Die drei ??? (The Three Investigators) is a German audio drama series that has been running since 1979, based on the American book series created by Robert Arthur. The three detectives Justus Jonas, Peter Shaw and Bob Andrews - voiced for decades by Oliver Rohrbeck, Jens Wawrczeck and Andreas Fröhlich - solve mysterious cases from their base in the fictional Rocky Beach, California. With over 70 million books and audio dramas sold and more than 230 episodes, it is the best-selling detective series in German-speaking countries, spanning generations of fans.
Episode 240 ('Die drei ??? und die schwarze Rose') is scheduled for release on 24 July 2026 on CD, cassette and vinyl.
The 2026 Mitmachhörspiel tour ('Das Erbe des Meisterdiebes') extends to Vienna for the first time, alongside German dates.
The fourth theatrical film, 'Die drei ??? und der Karpatenhund', arrived on Netflix on 10 October 2025 after its cinema release in January 2025.
The interactive live tour 'Die drei ??? und der Phantomsee als Mitmachhörspiel' played across Germany in September 2025, with sold-out dates in Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and other cities.
The cinema film 'Die drei ??? und der Karpatenhund', directed by Tim Dünschede and starring Julius Weckauf, Nevio Wendt and Levi Brandl, opened in German cinemas on 23 January 2025.
A fan quiz dedicated to the classic audio drama series "Die Drei ???" - how well do you know the Three Investigators? Find out at this open-air event in Düsseldorf.
Oliver Rohrbeck embodies Justus Jonas in a unique radio play where eight selected fans become part of the live performance "The Three Detectives: The Master Thief's Legacy".
The beloved "Die drei ???" series comes to life as a participatory live audio play, inviting the audience to help solve a thrilling mystery together.
The beloved audio drama "Die drei ???" comes to the dome of Bochum's Zeiss Planetarium - a special evening for fans of the series of all ages.
The iconic "Die drei ???" detective series comes to the Philharmonie Berlin as a live interactive audio play, inviting the audience to help crack the case.
The beloved "Die drei ???" detective trio brings their mystery "Das Grab der Maya" to the dome of Zeiss Planetarium Bochum – a thrilling live show under the stars.
A release party for the new episode of the beloved German audio drama series Die drei ???, featuring original voice actor Oliver Rohrbeck as special guest.