Shock at the Rosenheim Cops: Marisa Burger leaves the series after 25 years as the beloved cult secretary Miriam Stockl, leaving fans and colleagues stunned.
Marisa Burger, who has enlivened the precinct as the indispensable Miriam Stockl since the very first episode in 2002, is stepping down.
She was not only the good soul of the office but also the person who thrilled entire generations of crime fans with her legendary phrase “Es gabat a Leich!” For a quarter of a century, she was the heart of the series, and her departure hits not only the loyal viewers but also her long-time acting colleagues hard.
Why Miriam Stockl is leaving the Rosenheim Cops
But why this drastic decision after so many years? Marisa Burger herself reveals the secret in the ZDF magazine “hallo deutschland”. She simply wants to “do other creative things” and looks forward to new challenges beyond the Rosenheim precinct. Understandably, an actress would want to explore new horizons after being in a role for so long!
The shock runs deep among colleagues
The news came out of nowhere for many. Max Müller, alias Police Chief Michael “Michi” Mohr, who was there from the beginning with Burger and was practically her series husband, is visibly upset. He admits that the farewell is naturally sad, but currently, the joy of playing together still prevails. A statement that shows how close the bond on set is.
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It hit Igor Jeftic even harder, who has been leading the investigations as Commissioner Sven Hansen since 2009. He can hardly believe it! In the same ZDF magazine, he described Burger’s departure as “a shocker,” especially because she is such a central figure and a “great actress.” The two have even known each other since the 90s when they attended drama school together. So the farewell is naturally particularly emotional.
Who will replace the cult secretary?
The question of all questions: Who will replace Miriam Stockl? Igor Jeftic expressed skepticism in this regard. He is convinced that it will be incredibly difficult to find an adequate replacement for Marisa Burger. A role that was so iconically cast leaves a huge gap. The “Rosenheim-Cops” team will face a tremendous challenge to reinvent the series without their popular police secretary.
When we will see Miriam Stockl for the last time
But there is still good news for all fans: You don’t have to say goodbye to Miriam Stockl immediately! The last 21 episodes with Marisa Burger have been filming since the end of March. This means that you can look forward to the final episodes with the cult actress starting in October. These will be broadcast as usual on Tuesdays at 7:25 PM on ZDF. Take the time to fully enjoy the last moments with Miriam Stockl!
