Derrick (1974)
Derrick is streaming in Germany on ZDF Select Amazon Channel , ZDF Krimi Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+.
The verdict
Derrick neither embarrasses itself nor gives you much reason to recommend it. It carries a 6.0/10 on TMDB across 53 ratings — squarely mid-table. Episodes clock in around 60 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on ZDF Select Amazon Channel , ZDF Krimi Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+.
Is it worth starting?
This is 25 seasons deep — German drama with crime threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a safe bet — that rating is resting on 53 votes so far
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 25 seasons of it
- Why
- At 6.0/10 from 53 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Derrick was a German TV series produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant Inspector Harry Klein, who solve murder cases in Munich and surroundings.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Herbert Reinecker
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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