Farewell to Hubert Kramar: 20 years of the Tatort legend comes to an end!

Farewell to Hubert Kramar: 20 years of the Tatort legend comes to an end!

October 31, 2025 is an important day for the popular television series “Tatort”. Hubert Kramar, who was known for his role as Colonel Ernst Rauter, is leaving the Vienna edition of the crime novel after 20 years. Kramar, who headed the homicide squad at the Federal Criminal Police Office in Vienna, described his farewell as “very touching.” It became known that his colleagues, Harald Krassnitzer and Adele Neuhauser, worked to ensure that Kramar could be there until the last shoot together before he announced his resignation.

Kramar's resignation comes parallel to the announced departures of Krassnitzer and Neuhauser. These two “Tatort” stars announced their exit in April 2025. Krassnitzer said it was the “absolutely right time” to say goodbye, while Neuhauser spoke of a special connection to her colleagues and always felt protected by their side.

The last appearances and the future

The final episode, which will be filmed with Hubert Kramar, is entitled “We are Heroes” and will be completed by mid-November 2025. It will be broadcast - together with other cases planned for 2026 - in the following season. Rumors about potential new investigators are already circulating, and eyewitnesses report that plans are already in place.

The “Tatort” itself, which has existed since 1970 and has developed over the years into one of the most popular crime series in German-speaking countries, continues to enjoy great popularity. Around 30 new episodes are produced every year, and the different teams of investigators, who come from all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland, give the series its diversity. The city of Vienna is often a central element and offers a special ambience for the stories thanks to its unique backdrops.

From its creation to today

The first episode of “Tatort” aired on November 29, 1970 and since then the series has evolved in its storytelling and portrayal of social issues. However, critics occasionally criticize the quality of some scripts, which in recent years have often been perceived as confusing. With more than 1,000 episodes produced and a constantly growing fan base, the series shows that it is still very popular on German television and will continue to provide exciting entertainment in the future.

With the departure of Kramar and his colleagues, an era ends. But what happens next with “Tatort” remains exciting. Fans can look forward to a variety of new cases that will soon hit the screens. In the end, the question remains: Who will be the next great investigator who can win the hearts of the audience?

For more information about the background to the “crime scene” visit the website of Mercury, Wikipedia or IMDb.