Shows Like Der Alte

Older experienced detective mentors a younger partner solving serious crimes - the same older-lead-detective formula as Der Alte.

Same era 1970s police-procedural about a seasoned veteran detective leading investigations.

1970s procedural led by an older detective solving cases - direct tonal match to Der Alte.

Contemporary 1970s detective drama with the same suspenseful crime-of-the-week structure.

Old-school senior detective leading a younger partner through period crime cases - same archetype.

Ensemble police-station drama focused on detectives' daily caseload, similar grounded tone.

Long-running procedural following a station's officers and detectives - parallel format to Der Alte.

Senior inspector and partner solve murder cases in a classic procedural mold.

German crime drama in the same Krimi tradition as Der Alte, viewers of one typically watch the other.

Veteran cop mentoring younger officers - same older-lead-and-team dynamic.

Detective-pair procedural with murder mysteries; lighter tone but similar case-of-the-week format.

Senior detective superintendent leads investigations - modern version of the same archetype.

Classic detective procedural from an earlier era; appeals to fans of vintage Krimi style.

Older genius detective with a partner solves mysteries - similar mentor/case-solver dynamic.

Crime drama with a determined detective lead, though more thriller-driven than Der Alte's procedural style.