Overview
- The anniversary story, titled "Was bleibt," is available on ZDF Mediathek with early streaming windows starting January 16 and January 23.
- Part one airs on January 23 at 21:15 on ZDF, with part two following on January 30 at the same time.
- Marco Girnth said his decision to leave after a quarter century was difficult and he helped shape the farewell with lead colleague Melanie Marschke.
- ZDF and Ufa Fiction have not disclosed who will join the team next, with the reveal planned for summer 2026.
- Following the departure, Marschke remains the sole original cast member, and producers say casting aims to complement the ensemble and bring fresh energy.