WaPo Elbe Season 1 • TV Show
WaPo Elbe • TV Show • Rating 8.3 out of 10
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Season 2 Season 3
Seasons of WaPo Elbe
WaPo Elbe currently has 3 seasons and 16 episodes. Most episodes run for around 45 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Returning Series". The most recently aired episode came out in 2025.
WaPo Elbe Season 2 • TV Show
WaPo Elbe Season 3 • TV Show
WaPo Elbe Season 3
release-radar
When does WaPo Elbe Season 3 come out?
According to the latest schedule, the next confirmed release for WaPo Elbe is Season 3, Episode 1, titled "Episode 1", which is set to air on September 29, 2026. That episode will open a brand new season, making it the official start of Season 3. Release times can differ slightly outside of Germany, so your local broadcaster or streaming app may list a slightly different premiere date or time.
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release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for WaPo Elbe
WaPo Elbe has been releasing episodes between February 2023 and February 2025 across 3 seasons. So far there are 16 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. On average, new seasons have arrived roughly once a year (12 months between premieres), which is a common pattern for scripted TV. The upcoming release currently points to September 2026 as the key month to watch for new content.
catchup
How to catch up before the next WaPo Elbe release?
WaPo Elbe currently spans 3 seasons and 16 episodes, making it a manageable rewatch before the next release. Most instalments run for around 45 minutes, so a full-season binge can fit into a few dedicated evenings or a single weekend. If you're returning to the show, the latest storyline leaves off at Season 2, Episode 8, so rewatching the final season or two can help refresh the details before the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of WaPo Elbe
The main cast includes Carina Wiese, Barbara Prakopenka and Ferdi Özten.
Carina Wiese
as Hauptkommissarin Maike Junghans
Barbara Prakopenka
as Kommissarin Jana Macourek
Ferdi Özten
as Kommissar Moritz Krätschmer
Adnan Maral
as Kommissar Sami Fares
Regine Hentschel
as Dr. Annemarie Jaschki