Sabine Postel argues for authentic, genuine narratives in crime narratives - Writers of crime fiction should craft authentic narratives, advocates Sabine Postel.
In the world of German television, a new crime drama has taken the nation by storm. "The Law Firm," broadcast on ARD, has set a new viewer record with an average market share of 18.7 percent in March. This spin-off of the 2005 series "The Fat One" has been a hit since its inception, with Thorsten Näter, the series author, at the helm since day one.
Näter is known for taking socially relevant cases from newspapers and weaving them into gripping narratives. The latest addition to his repertoire, "The Law Firm," has been no exception. The series has tackled a wide range of issues, including the refugee crisis, which Postel, an actress in the series, believes is a testament to the format's potential.
However, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm. Sabine Postel, a veteran of the crime drama genre, has a critical view of the ongoing crime drama boom. She suggests that this freedom in the crime format must be used responsibly. Postel points out that the frequent cast changes in crime dramas can make it difficult for viewers to 'dock on' and follow the storylines.
Postel also notes a trend where many crime couples are breaking up in these shows, and she believes that this trivialization could lead to a growing lack of interest from viewers. Despite these concerns, she still believes that the crime format offers the opportunity to "tell everything that moves and shapes society."
The success of "The Law Firm" has not gone unnoticed. The German Press Agency is reporting on the series, and a second standalone film is currently in production. Dieter Pfaff, who originally played lawyer Gregor Ehrenberg in "The Fat One," was succeeded by Herbert Knaup in "The Law Firm," with Knaup playing the character Markus Gerlach.
As the second standalone film for "The Law Firm" is expected to air around the turn of the year 2025/26, the debate surrounding the future of crime dramas in Germany continues. With "The Law Firm" setting new viewer records and pushing the boundaries of the genre, it seems that the future of crime dramas in Germany is as exciting as ever.
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