Stubbe in the series finale: spectators disappointed with the last episode!

Stubbe in the series finale: spectators disappointed with the last episode!

<ul> <li>Deutschland</li> </ul> - The popular ZDF series "Stubbe" broadcast its last episode after 30 years. On February 22, 2025, the crime series ended with the episode "Family in Danger", which was an emotional farewell for many fans. In this last episode, Wolfgang Stumpph embodies the charming commissioner Wilfried Stubbe for the last time. In this gripping episode, Helge, played by Wanja Mues, is arrested on Caro's birthday and sees himself suspected of the murder of what the Stubbe family puts on the test.

Consequences of the last episode show high moments of tension because Caro's mother Christiane (Stephanie Stumph) and her grandfather Stubbe do everything possible to prove the innocence of Helge. The events escalate when Christiane's ex-boyfriend is suspected of murdering and Stubbes partner Marlene is accused of undermining evidence. Even if the last episodes of "Stubbe" polarized numerous fans and critics, the ratings of the series, especially between 1995 and 2014, remain at a comparable level with the "crime scene".

reactions of the viewers

The reactions to the final episode are mixed. Many spectators express their criticism of the last episode on social media and describe them as "boring and boring". They criticize both the script and the acting performance. Nevertheless, there are also voices that find the episode exciting and praise Wolfgang Stumph's acting. This shows how different the perceptions in the audience are.

Since the start of the series, Wolfgang Stumpph has been recommended to many spectators. At the age of 79, the actor retired after this long time. In the past, he has already stopped as a "Stubbe" and then returned what the loyalty of his fans took. His daughter Stephanie Stumph, who also helped to shape a significant part of the series, is now planning to focus more on her music career.

a moving farewell

Wolfgang Stumpph has announced that after the end of "Stubbe" he would like to spend more time with his family. He has also been married to his wife Christine for over 50 years and has two children and a granddaughter. Last year's episode not only marks the end of the series, but also the conclusion of a chapter for many spectators who have accompanied Stubbe as a family commissioner for years.

The television station ZDF shaped the crime series "Stubbe" and contributed to the fact that it was the first TV crime series with a family commissioner. Overall, the series remains an important piece of German television history, which will keep many spectators in their hearts. In addition to the emotional back views, it should be noted that the series has significantly influenced the German television landscape in its long term.

Further information about "Stubbe" and the future of Wolfgang Stumph are on the pages of ZDF Panorama and ZDF Krimi zu zu find.