Overview

• ZDF has confirmed that Sarah Thonig will take over as police secretary for the 26th season of Die Rosenheim-Cops, succeeding Marisa Burger’s character Miriam Stockl.
• Thonig’s character Christin Lange, who has served as the series receptionist since 2014, will step into the secretariat role when filming resumes.
• The promotion follows Burger’s decision to depart after the 25th season, which will premiere on October 7 on ZDF and its streaming platforms.
• ZDF’s editorial team cited Thonig’s authentic presence and comedic timing as key drivers for opening new storytelling avenues.
• Viewer feedback on social media, which often praised Lange as a natural successor, influenced the casting decision.