Karin Thaler celebrates 25 years of Rosenheim Cops” – a farewell with tears!

Karin Thaler celebrates 25 years of Rosenheim Cops” – a farewell with tears!

Fans' hearts are beating faster: The latest season of the popular ZDF series “The Rosenheim Cops” has been running since October 7th. Also included is the proven leading actress Karin Thaler, who has been playing the role of Marie Hofer for 25 years now. In a recent interview, Thaler talks about the special souvenirs that the series gave her. For her, the focus is not only on the numerous episodes, but also on the emotional moments that she experienced on set. A particularly moving scene that she remembers is about siblings and was filmed with a colleague who has since died. In conversation, Thaler describes this intense experience as a moment when real tears were shed.

But the season also brings changes. Marisa Burger, who played the role of Miriam Stockl for many years, is leaving the series. Thaler describes this farewell as an emotional moment and expects to burst into tears on the last day of filming. Despite the change, she remains optimistic about the audience. “The consistency of the ‘Rosenheim Cops’ is appreciated by the viewers,” she says. A successor, Sarah Thonig, has already been introduced to represent Burger worthy. The series also offers viewers an unexpected twist in the current season: the character Stockl unexpectedly has to leave in one episode and is replaced by the character Ms. Lange.

30 years in the spotlight and a personal anniversary

Karin Thaler has several anniversaries to celebrate this year: 25 years of “The Rosenheim Cops”, the 600th episode and her 60th birthday. She has been in front of the camera for an impressive 40 years. She reflects on her long career and admits that although she sees parallels to her role, in many ways she is not as resolute as Marie Hofer. “The cast has had less private time to meet together in recent years, but special events such as final parties or warm-ups still take place,” says Thaler.

While the team is under high work pressure, the question remains as to what will happen next with the series. Thaler is cautious about this and wants to continue to surprise viewers. “The most important thing is that fans are given content that captivates them,” she explains, emphasizing that her role does not provide any new romantic stories.

A look back at the traditions of the “Rosenheim Cops”

The series itself has a long tradition; it has been an integral part of the ZDF program for 25 years. The plot revolves around Chief Inspector Korbinian Hofer, who juggles both his duties as a police officer and work on the family farm. “A running gag in the series is the disorder on Hofer’s desk,” smiles Thaler. There have been numerous changes in the cast over the years, with characters undergoing development. The story took an interesting turn when Joseph Hannesschläger left the company in 2019 due to cancer. The young Ulrich Satori as an elegant womanizer and Michael A. Grimm, who appeared in various episodes, are just a few of the many investigators who have appeared in recent seasons.

“Viewers not only associate the ‘Rosenheim Cops’ with exciting criminal cases, but also with the people who have accompanied them over the years,” says Thaler. The question also remains what new stories the next generation of “Rosenheim cops” will tell when they leave their own mark on the series.

Overall, the reporting on the “Rosenheim Cops” is exciting for all fans, who can expect many more new stories and emotional moments. ZDF wants to continue to focus on the original cast and remain loyal to its loyal viewers, while at the same time focusing on the new faces of the series. Fans can be excited to see what the future holds and what adventures the cops from Rosenheim will experience next.