SOKO Leipzig
A ZDF Original
SOKO Leipzig centers on a dedicated police team in Leipzig tackling a steady stream of criminal cases that range from property crimes to violent incidents. Each episode follows investigative steps like interviews, forensics and surveillance while also showing how the detectives' personalities... Read more
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About SOKO Leipzig
SOKO Leipzig centers on a dedicated police team in Leipzig tackling a steady stream of criminal cases that range from property crimes to violent incidents. Each episode follows investigative steps like interviews, forensics and surveillance while also showing how the detectives' personalities shape their methods. The ensemble cast includes Ina Zimmermann, Jan Maybach, Lorenz Rettig, Sabine Rossi and Möritz Brenner, played by Melanie Marschke, Marco Girnth, Daniel Steiner, Anna Stieblich and Johannes Hendrik Langer. The format keeps the focus on casework and team dynamics, with recurring personal threads that develop over time but no single season-ending cliffhangers.
SOKO Leipzig first aired on ZDF on 31 January 2001, launching as a regional spin-off from the long-running SOKO 5113 franchise. It was produced for German television and has featured a rotating lineup of characters while keeping the SOKO procedural template intact.
In November 2008 the series staged a two-part crossover with the British police drama The Bill, a move that saw the episodes broadcast on both ZDF and ITV1 and gave the show a rare international moment. That crossover, plus years of steady broadcasting, helped make Leipzig more recognizable as a TV crime location across German-speaking audiences.
Audience and critical reaction has been modest, reflected in a 5.9/10 user average from 18 votes. Viewers often praise the show for its clear procedural structure and the chemistry among team members, while critics sometimes note reliance on familiar genre patterns. The series leans on realistic investigative routines and the strains of police work rather than sensational twists.
SOKO Leipzig has not been a regular presence at major international awards ceremonies, and there are no widely reported global prizes associated with it. Its standing comes more from longevity, regional popularity in Germany and periodic crossover events that kept the series visible to long-term viewers.
Details
- Release Date
- January 31, 2001
- User Ratings
- 18 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 26
- Episodes
- 514
- Network
- ZDF
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Country
- Germany
- Studio
- UFA Fiction +1 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Melanie Marschke
Ina Zimmermann
Marco Girnth
Jan Maybach
Daniel Steiner
Lorenz Rettig
Anna Stieblich
Sabine Rossi
Johannes Hendrik Langer
Möritz Brenner
Director: Oren Schmuckler
Seasons (26 seasons, 514 episodes)
Season 1
12 episodes - 2001
Season 2
10 episodes - 2002
Season 3
18 episodes - 2002
Season 4
20 episodes - 2003
Season 5
11 episodes - 2004
Season 6
21 episodes - 2005
Season 7
15 episodes - 2006
Season 8
16 episodes - 2007
Season 9
31 episodes - 2008
Season 10
18 episodes - 2009
Season 11
23 episodes - 2010
Season 12
23 episodes - 2011
Season 13
22 episodes - 2012
Season 14
20 episodes - 2013
Season 15
21 episodes - 2014
Season 16
20 episodes - 2015
Season 17
26 episodes - 2016
Season 18
16 episodes - 2017
Season 19
22 episodes - 2018
Season 20
14 episodes - 2019
Season 21
22 episodes - 2020
Season 22
24 episodes - 2021
Season 23
27 episodes - 2022
Season 24
24 episodes - 2023
Season 25
25 episodes - 2024
Season 26
20 episodes - 2025
