The Commissioner

1969·Show
97Episodes in8Seasons
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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The Commissioner fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, mystery, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Der Kommissar is a German television series about a group of detectives of the Munich homicide squad. All 97 episodes, which were shot in black-and-white and first broadcast between 1969 and 1976, were written by Herbert Reinecker and starred Erik Ode as Kommissar Herbert Keller. Keller's assistants were Walter Grabert, Robert Heines, and Harry Klein who, in 1974, was replaced by his younger brother Erwin Klein.
Classic German TVPolice ProceduralHomicide InvestigationMystery SolvingBlack-and-White AestheticCharacter-Driven DramaMunich SettingIntriguing CasesVintage Crime

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Commissioner

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Is The Commissioner worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Commissioner rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does The Commissioner have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 97 episodes.

When did The Commissioner air?

It ran from 1969 to 1976 and has ended.

What language is The Commissioner in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Commissioner?

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