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Balko

6.219958 seasonsTV SeriesCrime

Balko is a German prime time television series broadcast on the private TV channel RTL. It is a police detective story with comical twists featuring two inspectors of the Dortmund police, Balko and his colleague Klaus Krapp. Balko's main…

DirectorManfred Stelzer

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RTL+RTL+RTL+ Max Amazon ChannelRTL+ Max Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Germany · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 16, 2006
E2
Episode 2
Feb 23, 2006
E3
Episode 3
Mar 2, 2006
E4
Episode 4
Mar 9, 2006
E5
Episode 5
Mar 16, 2006
E6
Episode 6
Mar 23, 2006
E7
Episode 7
May 30, 2006
E8
Episode 8
Apr 6, 2006
E9
Episode 9
Apr 13, 2006
E10
Episode 10
Apr 20, 2006
E11
Episode 11
Apr 27, 2006

Cast · Directed by Manfred Stelzer

Bruno Eyron
Bruno Eyron
Balko
Ludger Pistor
Ludger Pistor
Klaus Krapp
Armin Krug
Armin Krug
Marek
Jürgen Elbers
Jürgen Elbers
Conny Kremer
Mathias Kniesbeck
Mathias Kniesbeck
Hans Wittek

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Balko — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Balko?

Balko is streaming on RTL+ and RTL+ Max in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Balko on Netflix?

No, Balko is not on Netflix in Germany as of August 2026. It's currently on RTL+ and RTL+ Max.

Is Balko on Amazon Prime Video?

Balko isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Germany, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Balko for free?

Balko is available on RTL+ and RTL+ Max in Germany, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Balko?

Balko has 8 seasons in total (124 episodes). The series concluded in 2006.

Are all episodes of Balko out yet?

Yes — all 124 episodes across 8 seasons of Balko are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 9 of Balko?

No — Balko ended after 8 seasons, so there is no Season 9.