Set in the border region between Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic, SOKO Linz is an atmospheric police procedural cast with a classic team of investigators. Leading the squad is Chief Inspector Johanna “Jo” Haizinger (Katharina Stemberger, Murder by the Lake), a confident and intuitive detective whose sharp instincts are matched by her warmth and dry sense of humor. By her side is Ben Halberg (Daniel Gawlowski), a more thoughtful and grounded investigator whose zen-like calm, methodical approach perfectly complements Joe’s energy. Their easy partnership gives the series much of its charm, balancing emotional intelligence with creative problem solving along the way.

Together with their close-knit team, the pair investigate murders that uncover the hidden tensions beneath Linz’s postcard-perfect surface. From crimes tied to the city’s harbor and university, to cases involving family secrets, corruption, and long-buried grudges. If you like any series from the Tatort franchise, SOKO Linz should be next on your watch list.