Overview

• Burger confirms her final day of filming is scheduled for October 17 after a three‑year deliberation over leaving.
• She describes 25 years as a natural endpoint for her portrayal of Miriam Stockl and says the decision was her own.
• In interviews, Burger criticizes shorter shooting windows, heavy workloads and the absence of a public ZDF statement on her exit.
• She and some reports note real pay declines due to missing inflation adjustments despite strong ratings.
• Co-star Karin Thaler anticipates an emotional send-off and says viewers will see Sarah Thonig step up in episodes to ease the transition, with the show’s official account promising a respectful farewell.