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Murder by the Lake

2014–, German, on ORF 1.

With the border between Austria and Germany running through its waters, Lake Constance provides the setting for a series of murder investigations. Beneath its scenic shores lie crimes with roots in the region's history, local folklore and long-standing family feuds. Working alongside his Austrian colleagues, German detective Micha Oberländer follows the clues, pieces together the circumstances behind each murder and uncovers secrets that often reach back generations. Meanwhile, changing partnerships and shifting alliances within the team add their own tensions and complications.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
29
Episode length
90 min
Status
Still running

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Murder by the Lake is streaming on MZ Choice and Mhz Choice in India.

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S1 E25: Shadow Realm

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First aired
11 October 2014
Network
ORF 1
Original title
Die Toten vom Bodensee
Language
German
Country
Germany, Austria
Type
Scripted
Rated
TV-PG
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How many seasons of Murder by the Lake are there?

Murder by the Lake has 1 season and 29 episodes, about 90 minutes each.

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Murder by the Lake is streaming on MZ Choice and Mhz Choice in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

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Murder by the Lake is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

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If you liked Murder by the Lake, try Derrick, Silk Stalkings, Inspector Rex.

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