Farewell Erzgebirge Crime: Lara Mandoki Talks About Her Departure - Lara Mandoki leaves Erzgebirgskrimi after defining role as Commissioner Szabo
Actress Lara Mandoki is stepping away from her long-running role in Erzgebirgskrimi after years as Commissioner Karina Szabo. The departure marks the end of an era for the popular crime series, with her final appearance in Mordholz set in the Ore Mountains. Beyond the show, she is now focusing on fresh challenges, including a lead part in the Eberhofer series film Steckerlfischfiasko.
Mandoki has portrayed Commissioner Szabo since Erzgebirgskrimi first aired, calling the role her most significant project to date. She compares leaving the series to 'moving out of her parents' house', acknowledging the emotional weight of the change. Her last episode, Mordholz, will see her character confronting killers in the Ore Mountains for the second-to-last time.
Looking ahead, Mandoki will star in Steckerlfischfiasko, an Eberhofer series film, playing a Hungarian woman when it premieres in August 2026. She also has two undisclosed projects in development. Beyond acting, she remains engaged with Hungarian politics, expressing hope that her home country will adopt a more united stance within the EU during the next parliamentary elections. Reflecting on her time in Saxony, Mandoki described the local people as 'incredibly open-hearted, warm, affectionate, and loving'. She also advocates for German television to feature younger, progressive women more prominently in crime dramas. With roots in both Hungary and Bavaria, she identifies as 80% Hungarian and 20% Bavarian, a background that shapes her perspective on and off screen.
Mandoki’s exit from Erzgebirgskrimi clears the way for new roles and creative opportunities. Her upcoming appearance in Steckerlfischfiasko and other projects signal a shift in her career. Meanwhile, her comments on representation and politics highlight her broader engagement beyond acting.
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