# German crime television series programming

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-crime-television-series-programming
> Updated: 2026-09-20T07:15:46.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

German crime television series are resuming schedules following a summer hiatus. The ARD series ‘Tatort’ is set to return on September 13, 2026, with an episode titled ‘König in Gelb’ featuring Maria Furtwängler.

Simultaneously, the ZDF series ‘Die Polizistin’, starring Thelma Buabeng as BKA case analyst Gloria Acheampong, is continuing with the film ‘Die Polizistin und die Todesstille’. Recent developments indicate ongoing production discussions for a third installment of the series.

In connection with the series, actress Thelma Buabeng has addressed her experiences with racism within the film and television industry. In a recent interview, the 45-year-old actor noted that early in her career, she was frequently offered small roles that relied on outdated stereotypes, such as playing domestic workers or other marginalized figures. Buabeng stated that while she experienced racism during her school years, the most intense instances occurred during and after her professional acting training. She also observed instances where white actors were used in blackface to fulfill roles. 

Buabeng is scheduled to appear in the second installment of her series, ‘Die Polizistin und die Totenstille’, which is set for broadcast on September 21.

## Claims

- Thelma Buabeng stated that the industry has not yet reached its goals regarding diversity. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Buabeng experienced racism during her acting training and after her training. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Early in her career, Buabeng was primarily offered small roles that adhered to old stereotypes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Buabeng plays the role of BKA case analyst Gloria Acheampong in the ZDF crime series ‘Die Polizistin’. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Thelma Buabeng discusses racism in the TV industry

Actress Thelma Buabeng discusses her experiences with racism and stereotypes in the German film and TV industry while starring in the ZDF crime series ‘Die Polizistin’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thelma-buabeng-discusses-racism-in-the-tv-industry

### 2026-09-15: ZDF crime series Die Polizistin to continue

The ZDF crime series ‘Die Polizistin’ will continue, following BKA special investigator Gloria Acheampong, played by Thelma Buabeng.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdf-crime-series-die-polizistin-to-continue

### 2026-09-12: German crime series Tatort and Die Polizistin return to television

German crime series ‘Tatort’ and ‘Die Polizistin’ return to television, featuring new episodes starring Maria Furtwängler and Thelma Buabeng.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thelma-buabeng-stars-in-new-zdf-crime-series-die-polizistin

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Cite as: German crime television series programming. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-crime-television-series-programming