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The SOKO Köln investigates the cathedral city with humor and often with hard work. Their cases take them into a variety of environments, from the Cologne clique to the terraced housing estates on the outskirts of the city.

Cologne P.D.

Name: Cologne P.D.
Genre: Crime
Released: 2003-10-22
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Kerstin Landsmann

TV Show NR 2003 6.7 /10 Returning

A ZDF Original

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About Cologne P.D.

The SOKO Köln team patrols Cologne, solving crimes with a mix of dry humor and steady detective work. Cases range from petty thefts inside tight social circles to violent incidents on the city outskirts, and each investigation pushes officers into different neighborhoods and social layers. Episodes emphasize the rhythm of police work, the small procedural details, and the way crimes ripple through communities. Personal relationships among the squad, local color, and the contrast between cathedral-centered tourist zones and residential estates keep the stories grounded. The unit's mix of detectives and support staff brings everyday bureaucracy into the work, and many plots reflect social tensions across the city without resorting to sensationalism. Small procedural beats often drive the drama.

Premiered in 2003, Cologne P.D. stars Kerstin Landsmann as Vanessa Haas, and is known in Germany by its original title, SOKO Köln. It's a German TV crime series set and shot in Cologne, emphasizing local locations and police procedural routines.

There are no widely reported international awards associated with the series. Recognition tends to be regional, tied to German television circles or individual episodes rather than major global prizes, so its profile is that of a steady regional procedural. It maintains a loyal domestic audience.

By using Cologne's landmarks and everyday neighborhoods, the show made the city a central character, familiar to viewers who know the area. On-location shooting and local details give episodes a lived-in feel, and its mix of light moments with routine investigation helped it settle into German crime programming habits.

Audience ratings are modest, with a 6.7/10 vote average from a small sample, reflecting niche online feedback rather than broad consensus. Viewers appreciate its focus on community dynamics, contrasts between social strata, and a workmanlike approach to police procedure, while Landsmann's Vanessa Haas provides a steady lead presence.

Details

Release Date: October 22, 2003
Rating: NR
User Ratings: 6 votes
Type: TV Series
Seasons: 24
Episodes: 526
Network: ZDF
Status: Returning Series
Genres: Crime
Country: Germany
Studio: Network Movie
External Links: View on IMDB

Cast

Kerstin Landsmann

Vanessa Haas

Seasons (24 seasons, 526 episodes)

Season 1

21 episodes - 2003

Season 2

13 episodes - 2005

Season 3

17 episodes - 2005

Season 4

18 episodes - 2007

Season 5

30 episodes - 2008

Season 6

30 episodes - 2009

Season 7

20 episodes - 2010

Season 8

20 episodes - 2011

Season 9

20 episodes - 2012

S10

Season 10

24 episodes - 2013

S11

Season 11

25 episodes - 2014

S12

Season 12

25 episodes - 2015

S13

Season 13

24 episodes - 2016

S14

Season 14

23 episodes - 2017

S15

Season 15

24 episodes - 2018

S16

Season 16

25 episodes - 2017

S17

Season 17

25 episodes - 2018

S18

Season 18

14 episodes - 2019

S19

Season 19

14 episodes - 2020

S20

Season 20

27 episodes - 2021

S21

Season 21

24 episodes - 2022

S22

Season 22

25 episodes - 2023

S23

Season 23

23 episodes - 2024

S24

Season 24

19 episodes - 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Cologne P.D. is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy online in the US. Check back later for updates.

Cologne P.D. has 24 seasons with a total of 526 episodes.

With a rating of 6.7/10 from 6 viewers, Cologne P.D. is considered decent by viewers and may be worth checking out.

Cologne P.D. stars Kerstin Landsmann.

Cologne P.D. was released on October 22, 2003.

Cologne P.D. is a Crime series.

No, Cologne P.D. is a fictional police procedural. It doesn't depict a single true case, though it sometimes draws on real-world criminal themes for inspiration.

SOKO is short for Sonderkommission, which means a special investigative unit in German. SOKO Köln follows that unit as they investigate cases around the cathedral city.

The series is set in Cologne and is filmed largely on location in and around the city, so you often see local landmarks and neighborhoods. Production uses both central city streets and outlying residential areas to capture the show's varied settings.

Episodes usually center on a single case and can be watched on their own, but the show also develops recurring characters and relationships across seasons. That mix has helped it run for 24 seasons and over 500 episodes.