- Original release
- Previous episode S48E07 - Die Lüge, die wir Zukunft nennen
- Number S48E08
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Director
Stephan Rick
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Writers
Silja Clemens
Stephan Rick
Thorsten Wettcke
- Country XG
- Original language German
- Genres Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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Tod einer Journalistin
Die erfolgreiche Journalistin und Umweltschützerin Anne Gerling wird nach einem Unfall tot in ihrem Auto aufgefunden. Olga Lenski und Adam Raczek übernehmen die Ermittlungen.
Gerling hatte als investigative Journalistin gearbeitet und war illegalen Machenschaften eines Energiekonzerns auf der Spur. Das Unternehmen will im polnischen Grenzland ein Atomkraftwerk bauen und kämpft vor Gericht gegen den Widerstand von Umweltverbänden und Anwohnern um die Baugenehmigung.
Lenski und Raczek finden heraus, dass Anne Gerling ermordet wurde und schwanger war. Lukasz Franczak, der zuständige Richter im Prozess, kannte die Journalistin. Hatte er ihr Hintergrundinformationen zum Prozess gegeben?
In der Wohnung von Anne Gerling finden Raczek und Annes Vater Eric eine Audio-Datei, die die Ermittlungen in eine neue Richtung führt. Immer tiefer dringen sie in die kriminellen Verstrickungen von Politik, Wirtschaft und Justiz vor - bis die Kommissare selbst ins Fadenkreuz der Mächtigen geraten.
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The collaborative production model behind Tatort is another reason for its phenomenal longevity and success. Each participating regional TV station contributes uniquely styled episodes featuring different teams of inspectors solving crimes in their own cities—from scenic Vienna to vibrant Berlin—showcasing local architecture and dialects as integral parts of the plotline. This approach not only enriches each episode but also fosters a sense of community among viewers who may recognize their own locales being portrayed onscreen.
