A Case for Two

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Upcoming Season: 44 (2025-09-26)

Seasons: 42 · Episodes: ?

Overview:
A Case for Two (Ein Fall für zwei) is a long-running German crime and legal thriller in which a defense attorney teams up with a street-smart private investigator to defend clients accused of serious offenses. Set largely in Frankfurt am Main, the series blends procedural detective work with courtroom strategy, following each case from first suspicion through to legal resolution. The classic era (1981–2013) features private investigator Josef Matula alongside a succession of defense lawyers, emphasizing character dynamics, realistic legal detail, and grounded urban atmospheres. A later revival introduces a new lawyer–investigator duo and contemporary investigative methods, maintaining the show’s case-of-the-week structure while updating its tone. Known for its longevity and consistency, the series became a staple of German primetime television and a touchstone of the country’s crime-genre storytelling.