After 25 years: Marco Girnth leaves Soko Leipzig - what now?

After 25 years: Marco Girnth leaves Soko Leipzig - what now?

The ZDF crime series "Soko Leipzig" has been very popular on German television for years. The latest information indicates that the 26th season, which has been announced for autumn 2025, will build on the history of the successful team of investigators. But a significant change is imminent: Marco Girnth, who has been seen in the series since 2001 as chief crime commissioner Jan Maybach, leaves the show after more than 24 years.

In over 500 episodes, Girnth not only worked as an actor, but also as part of a firm community. His exit marks a profound cut, since according to [BUNTE] (https://www.bunte.de/ententainment/serien/nach-25-jumen-warum-marco-girnh-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leipzig-Verlaesst.html wants to take stock after reaching its 50th year of life and pursue new goals in life. Girnth is not easy to say goodbye to his colleagues, especially Melanie Marschke. He describes her as a colleague, girlfriend, mentor and grief box.

sustainable investigations in Leipzig and beyond

"SOKO Leipzig" is not just a captivating crime format; The series addresses murder, intrigue and secrets. Her place of action, Leipzig, is a city with around 600,000 inhabitants, which is historically known as the center of book pressure and trade and is home to one of the oldest universities in Germany. The team of investigators, which, in addition to Girnth, also includes Melanie Marschke, Amy Mußul and Johannes Hendrik Langer, traces criminals not only in Leipzig, but also in international cities such as Moscow, London, Istanbul, the Caribbean and Namibia, like [BILD] (https://www.bild.de/aubsthalt/tv-zeitsehformaten/soko-leipzig-alle-infos-zum- and-der-neuen-67e3db6df731d4311633) reported.

In the coming season, Girnth will be seen several times before it is officially exit. According to reports, there will be a "spectacular final" for him, but the details of which are not yet known.

The future of the series

The anticipation for the new season is great. Until the 26th season is broadcast, the exact start date of which is still pending, ZDF shows repetitions every Friday at 9:45 p.m. All previous episodes are also available in the ZDF media library, which enables fans to get in the mood for the new adventure of the investigative team.

How the series will develop without girnth and what changes the team will experience remains to be seen. However, fans can be sure that "Soko Leipzig" remains exciting in the future with exciting cases and intensive investigations.