The formula plot (Mafia-style money laundering) in this 1986 Saarbrucken Tatort episode is somewhat dated, reminiscent of the turbo-action stories starring Dortmund's legendary Kommissar Schimanski. - The opening scene shows Police woman Katie impersonating Marilyn Monroe in her famous performance of "Happy Birthday, Mr. President", in honor of Kommissar Stefan (Birthday Boy), who was also expected to imminently be promoted to Hauptkommissar. Katie is found murdered in her apartment the next morning. Who had so much hate for the young and beautiful Katie to violently end her life?
The best part of this story is the introduction of a new Hauptkommissar, who's having a rough start (cold shoulder treatment), but by the end of the episode is embraced as a welcome boss. - As a big fan of the Tatort franchise, I also enjoyed the fact that at least 3 of the principal characters have all played leading roles in the Classic 1980s Comedy Series "Familie Heinz Becker".
I've followed the Tatort Series since it first arrived in 1970. Somehow this particular episode was sill new to me. I'm surprised at the rather low viewer ratings. I can recommend it nonetheless, as I was very much entertained and enjoyed seeing so many of my favorite "working actors" again. Thumbs up!
The best part of this story is the introduction of a new Hauptkommissar, who's having a rough start (cold shoulder treatment), but by the end of the episode is embraced as a welcome boss. - As a big fan of the Tatort franchise, I also enjoyed the fact that at least 3 of the principal characters have all played leading roles in the Classic 1980s Comedy Series "Familie Heinz Becker".
I've followed the Tatort Series since it first arrived in 1970. Somehow this particular episode was sill new to me. I'm surprised at the rather low viewer ratings. I can recommend it nonetheless, as I was very much entertained and enjoyed seeing so many of my favorite "working actors" again. Thumbs up!