Mourning for Marisa Burger: Rosenheim Cops icon leaves the series!

Mourning for Marisa Burger: Rosenheim Cops icon leaves the series!

After 25 years of loyalty to a role that became a cult figure for many, Marisa Burger is leaving the popular ZDF series “The Rosenheim Cops”. With her departure as police secretary Miriam Stockl, not only a talented actress but also a piece of television history comes to an end. Fans and colleagues are shocked by this news. Max Müller and Igor Jeftic, Burger's long-time companions, express their regret about their departure and summarize the loss the series is suffering.

Marisa Burger, who has thrilled audiences with her fun and charm since the first episode of the series in 2000 and became a cult figure with the phrase “Es gabat a Leich”, will be in front of the camera for the 25th season until autumn 2025. The final 21 episodes have been filmed since the end of March and are scheduled to air from October 2025. For Burger himself, the decision to leave the series was not easy. She describes it as “difficult but necessary” and is looking forward to new challenges in different roles. “You have to listen to your heart and make your own decisions,” says the actress, who at 51 wants to take the next step in her career.

Colleagues are concerned

Marisa Burger's colleagues seem to be unanimously surprised and worried about her departure. Igor Jeftic, who has worked with Burger since 2009, describes her exit as a “shocker” and highlights her central importance to the series. In a similar vein, Max Müller expressed his sadness and described Burger as a “diamond”, whose absence represents an important loss for production. However, Müller is optimistic about Burger's future projects and is convinced that she will quickly find new roles.

Producer Elisabeth Villotti is keeping quiet about a possible successor. Initial planning is currently underway for the 26th season of the series, with Younes Tissinte being considered a possible successor. So far, however, Tissinte has only taken on representation for Burger, so it remains unclear who will ultimately inherit the popular secretary.

A look into the future

What will happen next with “The Rosenheim Cops” after Marisa Burger’s exit remains to be seen. However, the atmosphere on set is described as familiar and warm. It remains to be seen whether the new faces can follow in the footsteps of the long-time actress just as successfully. One thing is certain: Marisa Burger leaves a lasting impression, not only on the series, but also in the hearts of her fans and colleagues. The series, which is broadcast every Tuesday at 7:25 p.m. in the ZDF live stream on Joyn, will certainly continue to benefit from its defining moments.

While we look forward to the final episodes with Burger, the hope remains that her absence from the “Rosenheim Cops” won’t be too great. What do you think about her departure? Joyn chronicles the emotions surrounding her retirement and what's next for the series. Another article on Rosenheim24 offers insights into the internal negotiations about her successor, while ZDFheute additional details about her career are highlighted.