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German broadcaster ZDF ends crime series "Ein Fall für zwei" after 46 years
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German broadcaster ZDF ends crime series "Ein Fall für zwei" after 46 years

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • German public broadcaster ZDF is ending its long-running crime series "Ein Fall für zwei" after 46 years.
  • The final season will air next year, followed by a feature-length film in 2027 to conclude the story.
  • The show, which began in 1981 with changing casts, features a private detective and a lawyer solving cases.

The German public broadcaster ZDF is pulling the plug on its popular Friday night crime series "Ein Fall für zwei" after nearly five decades. The final season, comprising four episodes, is slated for broadcast next year, with a 90-minute feature film planned for 2027 to provide a "worthy conclusion" to the show's long run.

"Ein Fall für zwei" has been a staple of ZDF's Friday programming since 1981, evolving with different casts over the years. The current iteration stars Wanja Mues as private detective Leo Oswald and Antoine Monot as lawyer Benni Hornberg. Their contrasting personalities and crime-solving partnership have captivated audiences.

ZDF stated that the decision to end the series was made "after careful consideration." The broadcaster acknowledged the show's significant role in shaping its Friday crime lineup and accompanying viewers for generations. "Ein Fall für zwei" joins other notable Friday crime dramas like "Der Kommissar," "Derrick," and the ongoing series "Der Alte" and "Die Chefin."

Lead actor Wanja Mues expressed regret over the series' conclusion, stating, "A great chapter of German television history is coming to an end. I am sorry for the many millions of loyal fans who regularly accompanied us on Friday evenings."

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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