Farewell to the cult duo: Who follows Krassnitzer and Neuhauser in the crime scene?

Farewell to the cult duo: Who follows Krassnitzer and Neuhauser in the crime scene?

In an era full of exciting crime stories and gripping investigations, a chapter of the Austrian “crime scene” is coming to an end. Harald Krassnitzer and Adele Neuhauser, two of the best -known faces of the crime series, say goodbye to the audience after over two decades. Your last common case will be broadcast at the end of 2026, but until then the two commissioners are still active until the last shoot.

Krassnitzer, who has been looking for traces as Commissioner Moritz Eisner since 1999 and has inspired the audience in 59 cases, is supported by Neuhauser, who acted as Commissioner Bibi Fellner in 34 joint cases. Your exit is not surprising because both actors are looking for new challenges. ORF program director Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz praised the harmonious interplay of the duo that has developed over the years. Two cinema films, "We cannot be grasped!" And "the electrician", should come to cinemas in 2025, and two other projects for 2026 are also planned to close the gap that the duo leaves.

The successor - a race of the talent

In the shadow of the farewell, there is already first speculation about the successor of the two stars. Thomas Schubert and Laurence Rupp are the main candidates. The 31-year-old Schubert has made a name for himself through his role in the drama and is valued as an intensive character actor. Laurence Rupp, 37 years old, is at home on the stages of the Burgtheater as well as in television series such as "suburban women" and in the movie "Cops". However, there is still no decision about the future line -up. The realignment could bring personnel and conceptual changes - will it stay with a duo or will the Viennese “crime scene” come up with new formats in the future?

The crime series not only enthusiastically enthusiastically a wide audience in Austria, but also internationally. The latest exhibition "crime scene" "Messer" recently made it to an impressive 8.44 million viewers and a market share of 32 percent, even with the younger target group of 12 to 49 years, the market share was 21 percent-proof of how high the "crime scene" is still in the course.

A look at the crime statistics

With the change in the occupation of the "crime scene", it will also be interesting to observe how the newly elected commissioners react to the challenges that today's time brings. The “crime scene” therefore not only remains a television format, but a reflection of society that is constantly changing.