Netflix Confirms 'Crooks' Season 2 for 2026 Release

The hit German crime drama is returning with more action-packed adventures across Europe.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:55am

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Netflix has officially announced that its popular German crime series 'Crooks' will return for a second season in 2026. The new season will see the central characters, Charly and Joseph, caught up in a high-stakes heist involving a valuable coin that forces them to flee across multiple national borders. Production on the new season wrapped up in mid-2025, with the showrunner promising an 'adventurous and action-packed road trip' that will 'set new standards' for German television.

Why it matters

The renewal of 'Crooks' for a second season demonstrates the continued global appeal of foreign-language crime dramas on streaming platforms like Netflix. The first season was a breakout hit, reaching the top 10 in over 80 countries, and the expanded scope and scale of the new season is expected to further boost the show's popularity worldwide.

The details

In the new season, Charly's attempt to live a peaceful life in Berlin is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him, forcing him and his driver Joseph into a dangerous heist. When the plan goes wrong, the pair must go on the run across Europe to protect Charly's family, battling criminal organizations from Berlin, Vienna, and Marseille along the way. The new season was filmed on location in multiple countries, including Vienna and Bangkok, as the showrunner aims to deliver an 'adventurous and action-packed' viewing experience.

  • Filming for 'Crooks' Season 2 wrapped up in mid-July 2025.
  • The new season is set to premiere on Netflix in 2026.

The players

Frederick Lau

The actor who portrays the lead character of Charly.

Christoph Krutzler

The actor who plays Joseph, Charly's driver and partner in crime.

Marvin Kren

The showrunner and director who is steering the creative direction of the series.

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What they’re saying

“We were in Bangkok, in Vienna. I think we've almost surpassed the first season. I believe it's something that hasn't been seen before in German series productions. I think we'll set new standards with it.”

— Frederick Lau

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the 2026 release to see how Charly and Joseph's high-stakes adventure across Europe unfolds.

The takeaway

The renewal of 'Crooks' for a second season on Netflix demonstrates the growing global appetite for premium foreign-language crime dramas, as the streamer looks to deliver an even more ambitious and action-packed follow-up to the show's breakout first season.