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The Commissioner (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Series · ★ 8

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Released in 1969, The Commissioner is a drama and crime series.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. The Commissioner stars Erik Ode as Kommissar Keller, Günther Schramm as Walter Grabert, Reinhard Glemnitz as Robert Heines and Fritz Wepper as Harry Klein, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Commissioner sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Commissioner page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Commissioner tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Commissioner (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Commissioner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Commissioner worth watching?
The Commissioner holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Commissioner?
The Commissioner stars Erik Ode, Günther Schramm, Reinhard Glemnitz, Fritz Wepper and Helma Seitz.
When was The Commissioner released?
The Commissioner was released in 1969.