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A priest solves crimes between confessions—divine intervention or just good detective instincts?
IMDb
62

Schwarz greift ein (1994)

Unlikely crimefighterSmall-town secrets90s nostalgia

Latest Episode

60 min

Season 3 • Episode 14

Latest

Episode 14

Aug 4, 1999

Overview

Crime

Schwarz greift ein is a German television series.

Flag of DEDEGerman
Content warning
policepriest
Faith vs. dutyRedemptionCommunity corruptionMoral authority

Standout Aspects

Acting

Klaus Wennemann's quietly compelling priest-detective.

Writing

Blends procedural cases with genuine ethical dilemmas.

Best for:Solo: Cozy crime nights with unexpected spiritual depth.·Rewatch: Spot the era-specific German TV quirks.
M

Creator

Matthias Herbert

First AiredFeb 10, 1994
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons3·Episodes41
SAT.1

Top Cast

Klaus Wennemann

Klaus Wennemann

Henning Schwarz

Klaus Herm

Klaus Herm

Konrad Hellmann

Dieter Landuris

Dieter Landuris

Albert Jakob

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

One of few German series centering a priest protagonist, reflecting post-reunification debates about institutional trust.

Trivia

Klaus Wennemann was better known for submarine drama Das Boot; this was his rare TV lead before his 2000 death.

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