Marco Girnth leaves Soko Leipzig: Farewell after a 25 year old career!

Marco Girnth leaves Soko Leipzig: Farewell after a 25 year old career!

After 25 years in service in the popular ZDF series "Soko Leipzig", Marco Girnth, one of the longest-serving TV investigators, has decided to leave the series. Since the first episode in January 2001, the 50-year-old has played the role of chief crime commissioner Jan Maybach. In over 500 episodes, Girnth has solved countless cases and developed a loyal audience. Now it is time for him to take new ways and to expand his horizon.

"The time for my exit came," said Girnth. He wants to trigger changes in his life and plans to pursue new projects in 2026. The decision was not easy for him because he will miss his colleague Melanie Marschke, who plays the chief crime Ina Zimmermann. He describes it as a friend, mentor and grief box, who was an important support in the team for him. He will also be missing the time together on the set.

a farewell with melancholy

Marco Girnth will be seen in several episodes in the next 26 season of the series. So far, details about a spectacular farewell to his character Jan Maybach are still secret. The spectators can look forward to an emotional finale that should give Girnth and its fans a proper farewell. "The series has developed over the years and I am happy to have been part of this trip," continued Girnth.

In the course of his career, Girnth worked with numerous co-stars, including Andreas Schmidt-Schaller, Amy Mußul and Johannes Hendrik Langer. Cooperation in the team will remain one of the most valuable memories for him. The team around “Soko Leipzig” will suffer a great loss without its experienced investigator, but Girnth is confident that he will continue to use his talents in the future.

the series in the change in time

"SOKO Leipzig" has changed a lot in recent years. What once started in the evening program found its place in the main evening program and became more film and dynamic by switching to digital production. "The changes have a positive impact on the narrative style and the quality of the production," emphasizes Girnth and is grateful to have been part of this change.

Although Marco Girnth plays his role in "Soko Leipzig", his legacy will live on in the series. The memories of his adventures remain as Jan Maybach, and the spectators can be excited to see what the future has for the popular actor.