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475 episodes of one grumpy old man solving murders? Germany said YES.
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Der Alte (1977)

cozy crime comfort foodgrandpa energymethodical AF

Latest Episode

Episode 8
60 min

Season 54 • Episode 8

Latest

Episode 8

May 16, 2025

Overview

DramaCrime

A police department, lead by an older, experienced detective solve crimes together.

Flag of DEDEGerman
Content warning
suspenseful

Standout Aspects

Acting

Rolf Schimpf's eyebrows deserve their own Emmy

Production

Munich locations frozen in 1970s amber

Writing

Cases wrapped in 60 min — no binge anxiety

Best for:Solo: Rainy Sunday with tea and zero urgency·Background: Folding laundry has never felt this detective-y·Rewatch: Your parents' favorite show — finally understand them
Heads up:Violence: 1970s German crime — bloodless but body count exists
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Creator

Helmut Ringelmann

First AiredApr 11, 1977
StatusOngoing

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feellight
Seasons55·Episodes475
ZDF

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This is GERMANY'S LONGEST-RUNNING CRIME SERIES — it predates CSI, Law & Order, even Magnum P.I. Your grandparents' true crime obsession started here.

Trivia

Creator Helmut Ringelmann originally wanted a younger lead but producers insisted audiences craved 'fatherly authority.' They weren't wrong — the show survived four lead actor changes by 2016.

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