# Alexander Held final role in Stralsund series

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> Updated: 2026-10-24T08:04:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Following the death of actor Alexander Held in May 2026, the ZDF crime series ‘Stralsund’ prepared to air his final appearance. The episode, titled ‘Stralsund – Dunkle Tiefen’, was scheduled for streaming on October 24, 2026, with a broadcast date of October 31, 2026.

In this 28th installment, Held portrays Chief Inspector Karl Hidde, a character facing personal health struggles and plans to resign from the criminal police force. The plot involves an investigation into the death of Hark Reimers, a fishing entrepreneur found in the harbor, alongside Inspector Jule Zabek and Detective Tomasz Nowak. This episode concludes a 16-year period for the series during which Held appeared in 27 films.

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### 2026-10-24: ZDF crime series Stralsund features final role for Alexander Held

The ZDF crime series “Stralsund - Dunkle Tiefen” features the final performance of actor Alexander Held as Inspector Karl Hidde.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdf-crime-series-stralsund-features-final-role-for-alexander-held

### 2026-09-27: Alexander Held to star in final ‘Stralsund’ episode

ZDF has announced the final ‘Stralsund’ episode featuring actor Alexander Held, titled ‘Stralsund – Dunkle Tiefen’, to air on October 31, 2026, marking the end of his 16-year tenure in the series.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-held-to-star-in-final-stralsund-episode

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