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Bernd Reuther says goodbye: The last episode of The Public Prosecutor is coming up!
Rainer Hunold says goodbye as “The Public Prosecutor” after 20 seasons with the last case on March 21, 2025 on ORF.
Bernd Reuther says goodbye: The last episode of The Public Prosecutor is coming up!
After 20 successful seasons, an incomparable chapter in German television is coming to an end: Rainer Hunold says goodbye as “The Public Prosecutor”. On Friday, March 21, 2025, the last episode entitled “Determined to Everything” will be broadcast on ORF 2 and ORF ON. This episode marks the end of an era that began in 2005. In a total of 123 episodes, Hunold investigated gripping criminal cases as public prosecutor Bernd Reuther, captivating an audience of millions, as the news portal t-online.de also reported.
In the last episode, a young woman asks Reuther for help: she is threatened by protection rackets and suspected that they are responsible for her father's death. A fingerprint at the crime scene leads the investigators to Sven Bensinger, a recently released murderer who still has a score to settle. With his penetrating knowledge of human nature and keen powers of deduction, Reuther has solved numerous cases such as murders and insurance fraud over the years.
A worthy farewell
Rainer Hunold himself commented on the termination of his role and emphasized the importance of credibility and authenticity in his portrayal. “In view of my age, I have therefore decided to let Bernd Reuther retire,” he explained. The final season brings four new exciting cases with which Reuther demonstrates his detective skills. As the ZDF press release reveals, the series was always a ratings hit and regularly had between five and a half and six million viewers on Friday evenings.
The final episode, which was produced in the usual style, brings together a proven team behind the scenes, including directors such as Johannes Gieser. The main actors Anika Baumann, Jannik Mioducki and Astrid Posner also return for this special occasion. Viewers can expect a gripping finale that celebrates the senior prosecutor's impressive career as he finally retires from the screens. This end is not only the end of a series, but also the impressive commitment of Rainer Hunold, who made a significant contribution to the identity of the format.