Balko (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, Balko is a crime series.
What it’s about. Balko is a German prime time television series broadcast on the private TV channel RTL. It is a police detective story with comical twists featuring two inspectors of the Dortmund police, Balko and his colleague Klaus Krapp. Balko's main characteristics are his coolness and his consistently laid-back appearance, whereas “Krappi” is a typical mama’s boy and very clumsy. The series started in 1995 and has won several television awards.
Who’s in it. Balko stars Bruno Eyron as Balko, Ludger Pistor as Klaus Krapp, Jochen Horst as Balko and Armin Krug as Marek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Balko has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balko tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balko (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Balko change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Balko worth watching?
- Balko holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balko?
- Balko stars Bruno Eyron, Ludger Pistor, Jochen Horst, Armin Krug and Jürgen Elbers.
- When was Balko released?
- Balko was released in 1995.