Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police
A RTL Original
Alarm for Cobra 11 follows a tight knit duo patrolling Germany's motorways, dealing with crashes, smugglers, and high speed chases that turn a routine drive into a tight squeeze. The two officers work as a unit, balancing brisk wit with practical grit as they chase suspects, clear mistaken... Read more
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About Alarm for Cobra 11: The Motorway Police
Alarm for Cobra 11 follows a tight knit duo patrolling Germany's motorways, dealing with crashes, smugglers, and high speed chases that turn a routine drive into a tight squeeze. The two officers work as a unit, balancing brisk wit with practical grit as they chase suspects, clear mistaken identities, and keep busy highways from spiraling out of control. The show started in Berlin before moving its action to North Rhine-Westphalia, reflecting shifts in setting as new cases and driving culture fold into the patrol. The tone blends suspense with light hearted banter, never losing sight of the danger on the road. The twists are kept under wraps, focusing on character and adrenaline over spoilers.
Created by Hermann Joha and Claude Cueni, Alarm for Cobra 11 first hit German screens in 1996. The show builds its premise around a two man patrol unit, a setup that became its signature and anchor across years. Its production emphasizes practical stunts and car sequences.
Over the years the series grew into a recognizable German action drama blend known for car chases on busy autobahns and a durable buddy dynamic between Semir Gerkhan and his partner. Its longevity helped popularize a practical, character driven street level police show across Europe. The show's high speed sequences and consistent cast helped set a template for action oriented procedural formats in German television and beyond.
Critics often note the show's balance of tension and humor and its focus on teamwork under pressure. Central themes include loyalty, professional duty, and the unpredictable moral gray areas of patrol work, all delivered through tight storytelling that keeps action and dialogue brisk without overindulging in sentiment. Viewers also respond to the steady chemistry between the leads and the sense that the road itself is a character.
Box office figures do not apply to this TV series, so there are no worldwide grosses to report. Its reach comes from viewer ratings, syndication and international broadcasts rather than cinema results. The format has proven adaptable to different markets and time slots.
Details
- Release Date
- March 12, 1996
- Episode Length
- 45m
- Rating
- TV-14
- User Ratings
- 126 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 50
- Episodes
- 387
- Network
- RTL
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Country
- Germany
- Studio
- action concept +1 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Erdoğan Atalay
Semir Gerkhan
Gizem Emre
Dana Gerkhan
Nicolas Wolf
Max Tauber
Pia Stutzenstein
Victoriy "Vicky" Reisinger
Sascha Star
Miloš Kovač
Created by: Hermann Joha, Claude Cueni
Seasons (50 seasons, 387 episodes)
Season 1
9 episodes - 1996
Season 2
6 episodes - 1997
Season 3
6 episodes - 1997
Season 4
10 episodes - 1998
Season 5
8 episodes - 1998
Season 6
8 episodes - 1999
Season 7
11 episodes - 1999
Season 8
5 episodes - 2000
Season 9
6 episodes - 2001
Season 10
6 episodes - 2001
Season 11
8 episodes - 2002
Season 12
9 episodes - 2002
Season 13
5 episodes - 2003
Season 14
9 episodes - 2003
Season 15
9 episodes - 2004
Season 16
10 episodes - 2004
Season 17
8 episodes - 2005
Season 18
5 episodes - 2005
Season 19
7 episodes - 2006
Season 20
12 episodes - 2006
Season 21
8 episodes - 2007
Season 22
7 episodes - 2007
Season 23
7 episodes - 2008
Season 24
9 episodes - 2008
Season 25
6 episodes - 2009
Season 26
9 episodes - 2009
Season 27
6 episodes - 2010
Season 28
7 episodes - 2010
Season 29
6 episodes - 2011
Season 30
9 episodes - 2011
Season 31
7 episodes - 2012
Season 32
5 episodes - 2012
Season 33
10 episodes - 2013
Season 34
7 episodes - 2013
Season 35
7 episodes - 2014
Season 36
7 episodes - 2014
Season 37
8 episodes - 2015
Season 38
9 episodes - 2015
Season 39
7 episodes - 2016
Season 40
12 episodes - 2016
Season 41
7 episodes - 2017
Season 42
13 episodes - 2017
Season 43
6 episodes - 2018
Season 44
11 episodes - 2018
Season 45
7 episodes - 2019
Season 46
10 episodes - 2019
Season 47
6 episodes - 2020
Season 48
8 episodes - 2021
Season 49
3 episodes - 2022
Season 50
6 episodes - 2025
