Fackel
Years after a devastating high-rise fire that claimed 13 lives, Inspector Hamza Kulina runs into his ex-girlfriend at a vigil. Almila lost her mother in the fire and has been fighting tirelessly for justice ever since. Atef Vogel has taken on the role of “Michael Gruber.” March 22, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on Das Erste, followed by streaming on the ARD Mediathek. Casting: Nessie Nesslauer.

The Bolzano crime series enters its next round with the episodes “Teuflische Strafe” (Devilish Punishment) and “Rebenblut” (Vine Blood). Hanspeter Müller-Drossaart returns as “Peter Kerschbaumer.” The episodes will be broadcast on March 12 and March 19 at 8:15 p.m. on ARD and will then be available in the ARD media library. Casting: Anna Kowalski Casting, Production: Letterbox Filmproduktion GmbH.

Folge 60 und 61
Sina Wilke can be seen in two new episodes of the ZDF series on March 8 and March 15, and is already available in the ZDF media library. She plays the role of “Amanda Lanz” in the episodes “Leben oder nicht!” (To Live or Not to Live!) and “Ich weiß, was du heimlich getan hast” (I Know What You Did Secretly). Casting: Gwendolyn Clayton, Production: Seven Dogs Filmproduktion GmbH.

We are pleased to announce that we are now representing actress Silvana Damm. Welcome, Silvana!

Until the beginning of the year, Silvana Damm starred alongside Teddy Teclebrhan in the Prime Original film “The Prototype.” The film is expected to be available exclusively on Prime Video in 2027. It was directed by Dennis Gansel, produced by Neuesuper, and cast by Suse Marquardt.

Matthias Kiefersauer enjoys twisted love stories. Flirts that end in spectacular failure. Couples who don't get together because one of them is unwilling or unable to pull themselves together. He now writes funny short stories about these topics. A weekly column has been appearing in the “Münchner Merkur” since 2008. He will be accompanied by Thomas Unger at his reading. On Saturday, March 14, 2025, you can experience it live at the FAT CAT / Lach- und Schießgesellschaft starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the link below.

Unvergänglich
BR is honoring its departing cult investigators Batic and Leitmayr with a major special program: “Unvergänglich” (Immortal) will air as a double episode on April 5 and April 6, 2026, on Das Erste and then in the ARD media library. The last case presents Ivo Batic and Franz Leitmayr with a mystery. A burned corpse is found deep beneath the city. And as the last days of their careers pass, the investigators realize that a murderous phantom is lurking in Munich. Starring Johanna Bittenbinder and Max Schmidt. Casting: Liza Stutzky, Production: Neuesuper GmbH.

Muttergefühle
Midwife Lena Lorenz is caring for young Mona, who wants to give her baby up for adoption. Katina and Jan are the parents she has chosen. But Mona is increasingly having doubts about her decision. Tom Beck has taken on the role of “Jan Wolff.” The episode will air on April 9 at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF and will be available in the ZDF media library starting March 26, 2026.

Wolfsmord
Ein abgetrennter Wolfskopf wird per Post an einen Naturschützer geschickt. Eine Morddrohung? Davon müssen die Ermittlerinnen in Garmisch ausgehen, als die Leiche des Mannes gefunden wird. Johanna Bittenbinder hat die Rolle "Franziska Zach" übernommen. Am 28. Februar um 20:15 Uhr im ZDF und ab dem 21.02.2026 in der ZDF Mediathek.

2. Staffel
The first season of “Himmel, Herrgott, Sakrament” (Heaven, God, Sacrament), starring Stephan Zinner, was the most successful series launch on BR television this millennium. The second season will start in April with six new episodes. These will be available to watch in the ARD media library from April 2 and will be broadcast on BR television every Friday at 8:15 p.m. starting on April 10. Alongside Stephan Zinner, Corinna Binzer, Kathrin Anna Stahl, and Mira Huber have taken on roles in individual episodes. The scripts were written by Carolina Zimmermann, among others. Casting: Daniela Tolkien.

Ablass
When the body of a murdered woman is discovered in a Munich Isar weir, detectives Cris Blohm and Dennis Eden are faced with a mystery. The confession of Léon Kamara, who has already been arrested and convicted, contradicts the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body. A new episode starring Stephan Zinner as “Dennis Eden” will be broadcast on March 15, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. on ARD and available in the ARD media library.

On March 4, it's time once again for the Starkbierfest (strong beer festival) at Munich's Nockherberg. This year, actor, musician, and cabaret artist Stephan Zinner will give the traditional Lenten speech for the first time, succeeding Maxi Schafroth. The event will be broadcast on BR television starting at 7 p.m.

After fourteen years, Hein returns to his home village on a remote island, only to find that the close-knit community no longer recognizes him. They suspect him of being an impostor and demand a trial to determine his true identity. The film will premiere at the 2026 Berlinale and will be in theaters starting in June. Andreas Nickl plays the role of “Fiete” in the film.

New crime series on Friday: Doro Beitinger returns to her job as a detective after a long period of caring for a relative. Her new boss at the criminal investigation department, Chiara Locatelli, is a young and ambitious colleague who is significantly ahead of her in terms of career. Despite their differences, the two women quickly realize that they are an unbeatable team and can solve seemingly unsolvable cases in the Lake Constance region. In the episode “Die große Gier” (The Great Greed), Johanna Bittenbinder takes on the role of “Susanne Herrenberg,” while Sebastian Fritz plays “Sebastian Mockwitz” in “Wein und Wahrheit” (Wine and Truth). Available to stream on ZDF from February 27. Casting: Tessa Frank, Bavaria Fiction.

New crime series on Friday: Doro Beitinger returns to her job as a detective after a long period of caring for a relative. Her new boss at the criminal investigation department, Chiara Locatelli, is a young and ambitious colleague who is significantly ahead of her in terms of career. Despite their differences, the two women quickly realize that they are an unbeatable team and can solve seemingly unsolvable cases in the Lake Constance region. In the episode “Die große Gier” (The Great Greed), Johanna Bittenbinder takes on the role of “Susanne Herrenberg,” while Sebastian Fritz plays “Sebastian Mockwitz” in “Wein und Wahrheit” (Wine and Truth). Available to stream on ZDF from February 27. Casting: Tessa Frank, Bavaria Fiction.

The six-part comedy series, starring Chryssanthi Kavazi and Tom Beck, will be available on ZDF from November 7 and can be seen on ZDFneo on Sunday, November 23, at 8:15 p.m. The series deals with the opportunities and challenges of modern marriage—including companion AIs.