Saying Goodbye to "The Barcelona Mystery" After Ten Thrilling Episodes
Following a decade-long run, the ARD series concludes after its tenth installment. - Following its tenth installment, the ARD series concludes.
It's time to bid adieu to detectives Xavi Bonet and Fina Valent, portrayed by Clemens Schick (53) and Anne Schäfer (46), as they wrap up their ten-episode journey in the popular ARD crime series, "The Barcelona Mystery". The shocking revelation about their exit was announced following the premiere of the tenth episode, "Burning Land", in April.
A Bittersweet Goodbye for "The Barcelona Mystery"
Despite the series' incessant popularity, ARD Degeto Film has decided to conclude "The Barcelona Mystery" with a well-crafted ending. Christoph Pellander, the head of ARD Degeto Film, in a statement, explains, "After careful consideration of content and programming strategy, we decided to bring the series to a satisfying narrative conclusion." [Digital Fernsehen] was the first to break the news[2].
Pellander further adds that the intention is to "bring the series to a graceful close," highlighting the collaborative efforts of Schick, Schäfer, and the entire team. The duo is praised for their powerful performances, personal dedication, and unique contribution to the series. Future joint projects with the talented pair are anticipated.
Schäfer Ready for Fresh Pursuits
Schäfer and Schick have also expressed their sentiments about parting ways with "The Barcelona Mystery". Schäfer pens a heartfelt letter on her Instagram posts, "Ten films with an incredible crew, talented directors, and passionate colleagues in Barcelona. The love and effort we poured into each film will remain etched in our hearts." She expresses gratitude to everyone involved, Barcelona, and the millions of viewers who have watched the series[3].
Schick, too, shares a heartfelt farewell on his Instagram, in English, "Ten films, millions of viewers, an unforgettable team, directors, writers, producers, and so much more. It's time for us to embark on new adventures and bid adieu to Barcelona, its crime scenes, and the life of a detective."
- Barcelona
- Anne Schäfer
- Clemens Schick
- ARD
- Xavi Bonet
- Fina Valent
[1] Hallmark movie, "To Barcelona, Forever"
[2] Digital Fernsehen, initial report on series cancellation
[3] Schäfer's Instagram post expressing gratitude
"I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I can find a perfect sentence in this context that contains 'movies-and-tv' and 'entertainment'. However, I can suggest: 'The popular ARD crime series, "The Barcelona Mystery", falls under the realm of movies-and-tv and entertainment, capturing viewers across Germany.'"
"After parting ways with 'The Barcelona Mystery', Anne Schäfer is ready for fresh pursuits within the world of movies-and-tv and entertainment, broadening her horizons beyond the series."
