TV series

Derrick

1974–1998 · 25 seasons

A calm, talk-heavy procedural where the detective quietly unravels motives in respectable Munich settings.

Overview: Derrick was a German TV series produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant Inspector Harry Klein, who solve murder cases in Munich and surroundings.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Crime, guilt, deception, morality
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
guilt
deception
morality
justice
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild