THE LIGHT portrays the loss of innocence - of life - and parallels good vs. evil, angels versus demons and light versus dark. As a young man, Adam, ventures away from the light, he finds himself in a hellishly dark warehouse. Adam discovers a religious artifact and is immediately accosted by a ruthless ex-con, 'Old Scratch,' and his two cohorts. Violence ensues and it appears that evil has once again prevailed.
One of the most successful German TV exports, having been broadcast in 102 countries.
The phrase "Harry, hol schon mal den Wagen" (Harry, bring the car around) was attributed to Derrick and became part of pop culture at least in Germany and China, although it was never spoken in any of the show's 281 episodes.
As a rule, episodes were shown on Friday night at 8.15 p.m. in Germany.
Followed by
Derrick - Die Pflicht ruft! (2004)
Spin off from
"Kommissar, Der" (1969)
- The character of Harry Klein (played by Fritz Wepper) moved on to the newer show. In his final episode there is a mention that he will be working with Inspector Derrick from now on.
Spin off
"Siska" (1998)
Referenced in
Stadtgespräch (1995)
Harald (1997)
Weihnachtsfieber (1997)
Campus, Der (1998)
Couloirs du temps: Les visiteurs 2, Les (1998)
Zugvögel - ... einmal nach Inari (1998)
"Baantjer: De Cock en de moord op internet (#4.11)" (1999)
- Open reference by a character.
"Baantjer: De Cock en de geslepen moord (#4.12)" (1999)
- Open reference by a character.
Belphégor - Le fantôme du Louvre (2001)
- mentioned in dialogue
Derrick - Die Pflicht ruft! (2004)
Featured in
Døden på Oslo S (1990)
Apothekerin, Die (1997)
Campus, Der (1998)
Couloirs du temps: Les visiteurs 2, Les (1998)
Spoofed in
Harald (1997)
"Tatort: Bermuda (#1.540)" (2003)
- Max and Freddy joke about big mansions exspecially in "Derrick".