The wait is almost over for fans of the hit German crime drama Crooks. After a successful first season that kept viewers on the edge of their seats, Netflix has officially confirmed that Crooks Season 2 will premiere on April 14, 2026. The streaming giant also dropped the first action-packed trailer, giving audiences a glimpse of what Frederick Lau and Christoph Krutzler are up to next.
The show, which comes from Marvin Kren, the creative mind behind the legendary German series 4 Blocks, quickly became a global favorite when it debuted in 2024. It stayed in the Netflix Top 10 for non-English shows for four weeks and even climbed to the number two spot on the global charts. Now, the gangster duo is returning for another round of high-stakes trouble.
The Hunt for the Bloody Coin Continues
Season 2 picks up with Charly (Frederick Lau) and Joseph (Christoph Krutzler) finding themselves in deep trouble once again. Just when they thought they could escape their criminal past, the famous golden coin, which fans might remember as the g’schissene Münz’n, goes missing.
According to the official press release from Netflix, Joseph has been hiding out in Thailand to stay away from the Russian mafia. But his quiet life ends when he gets into a fight and loses the coin, their most valuable possession. This coin is not just any piece of gold; Charly needs it to stay out of prison. This loss forces the two unlikely criminals to team up again and go on the run.
This time, the chase takes them from the busy streets of Bangkok to the familiar grounds of Vienna. They will have to deal with old enemies, make new ones, and survive in a city with its own dangerous rules. Netflix describes the upcoming season as a fast-paced trip between life and death.
Returning Cast and Familiar Faces
Fans will be happy to know that the core cast is back. Frederick Lau returns as Charly, the safecracker who just wants a quiet life with his family. Christoph Krutzler is back as Joseph, the lovable but clumsy Austrian gangster who always seems to find trouble.
They are not the only ones coming back. Svenja Jung and Jonathan Tittel will reprise their roles as Samira and Jonas, Charly’s family who keep getting pulled into the criminal chaos against their will. The tough Margot, played by Brigitte Kren, is also returning.
In a fun twist for fans of the first season, it looks like some characters survived after all. Lukas Watzl as Rio and Georg Friedrich as Zwanzger are confirmed to be back for the new episodes.
The full cast list for Season 2 also includes Lili Epply, Florian Carove, Mimi Tao, D Gerrard, Thomas Mraz, Mark Ivanir, Maya Unger, Jan Georg Schütte, Raymond Thiry, Merab Ninidze, Martin Zauner, Marlene Hauser, and Lucas Gregorowicz.
Behind the Scenes: The Same Winning Team
The creative team that made the first season a hit is back in full force. Marvin Kren continues as the showrunner, director, and creative lead. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Georg Lippert and Benjamin Hessler, the same team from Season 1. The series is produced by Quirin Berg and Max Wiedemann of W&B Television, with Kirstin Winkler serving as executive producer.
For those who missed it, the first season of Crooks followed Charly, a retired safecracker living quietly in Berlin with his family. His past caught up with him when old associates forced him to steal a priceless coin. That job brought him together with Joseph, a small-time driver, and the two had to flee across Europe with their families to escape rival gangs.
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When and Where to Watch Season 2
Crooks Season 2 will be available to stream globally on Netflix starting April 14, 2026. The new season is expected to have six episodes.
For viewers in the United States, the series will be available for streaming at 12:00 a.m. PT on April 14. This means for viewers on the East Coast, it will be available at 3:00 a.m. ET. In the United Kingdom, fans can start watching at 8:00 a.m. BST. Canadian viewers can tune in at 3:00 a.m. EDT or 12:00 a.m. PDT. In Australia, the show will drop at 5:00 p.m. AEST. For audiences in India, the series will be available from 12:30 p.m. IST. These release times are standard for Netflix global launches, ensuring that subscribers everywhere get access on the same day.
With the new trailer building up excitement and the promise of a thrilling chase across two continents, Crooks Season 2 is shaping up to be one of the biggest German-language releases on Netflix this spring.
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