Saying Goodbye to the Iconic Vienna "Tatort" Duo
Multitude of Viewers Tune In to Crime Thriller Exhibition - Over eight million viewers tuned in to the Crime Drama
After over two decades, our beloved Viennese "Tatort" team is bidding adieu, and the world is watching. Bibi Fellner, played by Adele Neuhauser, and Moritz Eisner, portrayed by Harald Krassnitzer, are currently on a farewell tour. On June 1st, their fourth-to-last adventure, "Tatort: We're Not to Be Had!", graced our screens and received an impressive response.
The Viewership Verdict: A Winning Formula
With a staggering 8.14 million viewers and a market share of 32.8 percent, the crime drama left its mark. The format particularly dominated among the 14-49 age group, with 1.20 million viewers and a 23.7 percent market share.
A few notable contenders struggled to keep up. "Tatort: Butterflies in the Stomach" (ZDF) attracted 3.257 million viewers and a 13.1 percent market share, while "Manta Manta - Zweiter Teil" on RTL reached a 14.3 percent market share. "Jurassic World: A New Era" and ProSieben celebrated a 11.7 percent share, while "Cruella" (Sat.1) managed a 9.5 percent share.
The Final Acts: Three Episodes Remain
Since 2002, Adele Neuhauser and Harald Krassnitzer have captivated audiences as Vienna's unlikely detective duo, their chemically-charged on-screen presence and authentic portrayal of Vienna culture making them beloved across borders. Their unique blend of Viennese wit and tenacious policework has earned them a loyal following.
Three more Sunday prime-time "Tatort" episodes remain, but the specific airing dates have yet to be announced. Keep an eye on television listings or broadcaster updates for the latest details.
- "Tatort"
- Vienna
- Farewell Tour
- Sunday Primetime
- Bibi Fellner
- Adele Neuhauser
- Moritz Eisner
- Harald Krassnitzer
Insight: Currently, it is known that there are four more episodes planned, with two of them already announced: "Wir sind nicht zu fassen!" and another titled "Der Elektriker" (working title), both set for this year. Two additional episodes will be filmed in 2025 and broadcast in 2026[5]. Keep an eye out for further announcements for specific airing dates.
- The Commission, in light of the popularity of the Viennese "Tatort" series, might consider proposing a directive on the protection of television workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens during the production of movies and TV shows, considering the extended shooting hours and stressful environments.
- In the realm of entertainment, the upcoming "Tatort" episodes featuring Bibi Fellner (Adele Neuhauser) and Moritz Eisner (Harald Krassnitzer) are not just a continuation of their story, but a celebration of their two-decade-long run during Sunday prime-time, making it a must-watch for fans of the series and Viennese culture alike.
