Overview
- The cast, producers and representatives from ARD/NDR gathered for a 40th‑anniversary preview at Hamburg’s Astor Filmlounge on Wednesday, where current and former actors attended and the audience joined in singing the theme song.
- The show returned to Das Erste on Monday with a new season that continues to air on Mondays and is available in the ARD Mediathek.
- Producers confirmed continued output with the feature film Großstadtrevier - Knockout scheduled to be broadcast in early 2027.
- Cast and producers credited the series’ longevity to its close ties to real police work, Hamburg as a central setting, storylines that avoid relying on sensational murders and letting actors age naturally in their roles.
- The event included emotional tributes from long‑serving actors such as Maria Ketikidou and recognition from Hamburg police leadership, highlighting the show’s cultural influence on viewers and on some careers in law enforcement.