Mainz
6 episodes · 2026
With the 7th season, “Night Patrol” returns to the Mainz police headquarters. Produced by SWR, filming started at the end of February '25 and was completed on June 19th 2025. (SWR)
1A Bloody Night
Police in Mainz respond to a chaotic incident at a shared apartment, where several people appear to be seriously injured. The officers must quickly assess the situation and determine what happened. Meanwhile, outside a nightclub, officers encounter a young man who has been confronted by security staff after an alleged incident involving a woman. The woman is experiencing a severe panic attack, and the police try to calm her and de-escalate the situation.
2An Eerie Encounter
For police officers Lena Enzweiler and Said Rahman Nasheed, a routine call turns into a puzzling situation when they encounter a silent and unresponsive man walking along the shoulder of a highway at night. They take him to the station to establish his identity and try to understand what happened to him. Meanwhile, detectives Thomas Schwarz and Nils Jung investigate a suspected case of domestic violence after finding blood traces in an apartment building. The investigation quickly becomes more mysterious as they follow the evidence through the building.
3Fire at the Car Dealership
A car dealership goes up in flames, causing millions in damage. Detectives Nils Jung and Thomas Schwarz investigate whether the fire may have been deliberately started. The dealership manager suspects a former employee may be responsible, and the team examines surveillance footage for clues. Meanwhile, officers Sebastian Obermeier and Lara Schlosser respond to an armed robbery involving a scooter rider who threatened a man and demanded his money and bank card. The police launch an urgent search for the suspect, with indications that the incident may be connected to a series of similar robberies.
4A Dark Drama
A woman reports her ex-boyfriend to the police, making serious allegations against him. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit carefully investigate the case, including questioning the suspect and gathering forensic evidence. Both sides present very different accounts of what happened. Meanwhile, officers Lena Bottlender and Gerwin Schwiersch respond to an emergency involving three young women who may be in danger on a bridge over the Rhine. Police, firefighters, rescue workers, and the water police work together in a large-scale operation.
5Alcohol and Violence
At Mainz Central Station, officers Sebastian Obermeier and Lara Schlosser deal with several incidents involving intoxicated people. A homeless man appears to have been assaulted without reason, while an underage girl is so drunk that she cannot safely make her way home. Her parents refuse to pick her up, leaving the officers to ensure her safety. Meanwhile, Jonas Horder and Maximilian Hagel respond to an emergency along the Rhine, where a young man has entered the dangerous river during a festival. With strong currents and whirlpools making the situation extremely hazardous, the officers must act quickly.
6Chase in the Darknessfinale
Police officers Jonas Horder and Maximilian Hagel are alerted to a suspected drunk driver who has caused significant damage throughout downtown Mainz. With his vehicle barely roadworthy, a dangerous pursuit begins as the officers follow the trail of debris left behind. Meanwhile, Sebastian Obermeier and Lara Schlosser respond to a tense family-related incident. A woman's ex-partner is caught tampering with the car of her new partner, leading to a confrontation before the police arrive. The officers must carefully manage the situation and try to prevent it from escalating further.
