Christoph Süß leaves 'Munich Murder' - Christoph Süß leaves 'Munich Murder'
Christoph Süß is stepping down from his role in the ZDF crime series Munich Murder after three seasons. The actor, who played Senior Detective Kurt Scharf, will leave for personal reasons but remains a familiar face on BR Television as host of the satirical show Quer.
Süß’s departure from Munich Murder was confirmed ahead of his final appearance in the episode In Doubt, For Doubt, airing on January 31. He did not provide details about his decision, only stating that it was driven by personal motives.
Despite his exit, the series continues with Alexander Pschill as Helmut Zangel, the lead investigator of Munich’s homicide squad. Zangel has remained central to the show, taking over as the main character after Süß’s departure. Season 4, which premiered on ZDF on November 6, 2025, still features Zangel prominently in investigations. The future of Süß’s character, Kurt Scharf, remains unresolved within the show’s storyline. Meanwhile, the actor will keep hosting *Quer*, the satirical weekly magazine on BR Television.
Süß’s last episode marks the end of his run in Munich Murder, though his career on television continues. The crime series moves forward with Pschill’s Zangel leading the team, while Süß shifts focus to his long-standing role on Quer.
