Unraveling the Million-Dollar Mystery: A Gripping Crime Drama Delving into an Unsuspecting Industry
- Author: Carsten Heidböhmer
- Estimated Reading Time: Approx. 2 mins
- Rating: Moderately Engrossing Crime Drama
What's the Deal with "Tatort" from Zurich?
Crime Thriller Featuring a Billion-Dollar Industry: The Undersized Empire of Hair - A Wealthy Tycoon's Criminal Tale Unravels Through Strands of Hair
A grisly discovery takes place: a woman dangles lifelessly from a tree, her scalp bald except for a half-shaved pate. Detectives Isabelle Grandjean, played by Anna Pieri Zuercher, and Tessa Ott, portrayed by Carol Schuler, follow the thinning strands of evidence, leading them to a wig manufacturing firm. With the victim's father, renowned hairstylist Marco Tomasi, at the helm, could the vile deed have ties to their line of work?
Why Investigate?
Hair—it's more than just a personal adornment; it's a billion-dollar enterprise, bolstered by a legacy reaching as far back as the Middle Ages. Blood-crazed villagers would shave accused witches to supposedly snuff out their powers. Today, hair remains symbolic of stability and vitality. As one character eloquently puts it, invoking the pompadours of U.S. political campaigns, "Hair makes politics. Hair is power.” Delving into the behind-the-scenes of this multibillion-dollar empire piques interest.
Is it Overselling the Topic?
Occasionally, the episode draws comparisons to witches and historical figures, such as Beethoven and Michelle Obama, seemingly to emphasize the pertinence of the topic. While not necessary, a well-crafted crime thriller doesn’t require societal or political backing to capture audiences' attention.
The Investigators?
Initially, a tinge of excitement garners our interest, as Tessa awakens beside a stranger at the film's outset. Sadly, the emotional quotient plummets from there, replaced with professionalism and tenacity from Isabelle Grandjean and Tessa Ott as they sift through leads combined with no-frills approach.
Worth the Watch?
The climactic scene beautifully incorporates the Rapunzel motif for a truly memorable visual climax, making it a compelling reason to see it through till the end.
Additional Keywords:
- Zurich
- Isabelle Grandjean
- Tessa Ott
- Woman
- Million-dollar business
- Murder
- Anna Pieri
- Carol Schuler
- Bruno Cathomas
- Crime
- Hair industry
- Middle Ages
- Michelle Obama
- Beethoven
I'm not going to be a big fan of your new job, with its focus on general news and crime-and-justice, especially after watching the intriguing Tatort series from Zurich, which delves into the world of movies-and-tv and the billion-dollar hair industry. Despite the occasional historical references, the series manages to captivate audiences with its gripping crime drama and memorable visuals, showcasing the investigative work of Isabelle Grandjean and Tessa Ott.
