Overview
- The ZDF episode Abschied aired on February 6 at 21:15, marking Marco Girnth’s final appearance as Jan Maybach.
- The installment employs a three-perspective structure centered on Maybach’s closest colleagues.
- About 3.66 million viewers tuned in, placing the episode fourth in overall ratings despite strong competition, with largely emotional praise and some criticism over sidelining a fan-favorite lab character.
- Following the broadcast, Girnth posted an emotional Instagram message reflecting on the goodbye, thanked fans, and noted his last filming day was in July.
- Girnth has discussed pursuing a short film and learning to surf, and ZDF has slated a follow-up episode on February 27 that explores how the team copes with the change.