Marisa Burger leaves the Rosenheim Cops: who will follow her?

Marisa Burger leaves the Rosenheim Cops: who will follow her?

Marisa Burger, an integral part of the ZDF series “The Rosenheim Cops” since 2002, has announced her exit, causing plenty of conversation among the fans and the team. The 51-year-old, known for her role as Miriam Stockl, will appear in the 25th season, which is currently being filmed. The new episodes are scheduled to be broadcast this fall on both ZDF and the Joyn streaming platform. Many viewers feel the upcoming farewell is a great loss and express sadness, as Burger is considered a crowd favorite. As Joyn reports, it is not yet clear who will take over Burger's role, even if Sarah Thonig is already being discussed as a possible successor.

Sarahn Thonig, who has been part of the cast since 2014 and is known for her role as administrative officer Christin Lange, is cautious about taking on the leading role in interviews. “I wouldn’t presume to take on the role,” says the 33-year-old. Her appreciation for Marisa Burger is clear and she looks forward to the remaining days of filming with her. As can be seen from a conversation with Abendzeitung, Thonig is enthusiastic about her experiences on set so far and appreciates the great collaboration with the entire crew.

A change with meaning

Burger's exit represents a turning point not only for the series, but also for the viewers who have been rooting for the characters for years. Sarah Thonig highlights how strongly the famous phrase “Es gabat a Leich” is associated with Burger and that their achievements over the last 25 years are unforgettable. “You can tell that the fans feel a lot for the characters,” says Thonig, and is optimistic about her own role and its development.

In addition to Thonig, Younes Tissinte, who has already appeared in the series as a holiday replacement, is also mentioned as a possible candidate for the successor. ZDF has confirmed that additional scripts are being worked on, which gives hope for the continued future of the popular crime series.

Parallel to other changes

While “The Rosenheim Cops” is preparing for the change, there is also news elsewhere on ZDF. Lara Mandoki, known from the “Erzgebirgskrimi” film, has announced her departure to devote herself to new projects. As Watson reports, Mandoki has confirmed her departure at her own request and will be seen in three new episodes until 2026. This news shows that the change in German television is also affecting other crime series.

The future development of “The Rosenheim Cops” remains exciting and will certainly cause many surprises. Fans can look forward to the new episodes in the fall and are waiting with curiosity to see who will ultimately fill Marisa Burger's shoes.