Is Derrick appropriate for children?

"Derrick" is a German crime drama following detective investigations across 24 years of episodes. While it contains no sexual content, profanity, or horror, the show features strong violence associated with murder cases and crime scenes that may disturb younger children. This series is best suited for mature viewers and teenagers rather than younger children.

What age is Derrick suitable for?

Our verdict for Derrick is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Derrick safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1974

Rating

Genre

Drama, Crime

Synopsis

Derrick was a German TV series produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF and SRG between 1974 and 1998 about Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant Inspector Harry Klein, who solve murder cases in Munich and surroundings.

Cast

Horst Tappert

Stephan Derrick

Fritz Wepper

Harry Klein

Willy Schäfer

Willi Berger

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Very low stimulus

This is an adult detective drama from the 1970s with slow pacing typical of that era, but it contains mature crime content and is not designed for infants or toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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