Overview

• Mandoki confirmed she is stepping down as Kommissarin Karina Szabo on her own request to explore other acting opportunities
• She wrapped her last scenes this week and will appear in three more episodes scheduled to air through 2026
• The Erzgebirgskrimi’s demanding multi-week location shoots often precluded Mandoki from taking on outside projects
• Co-star Teresa Weißbach posted an emotional farewell on Instagram, underscoring Mandoki’s close bonds with the cast
• The series continues to be a ZDF ratings powerhouse, drawing six to seven million viewers per episode