Arrest of Leitmayr and Batic, the duo, in Munich concludes with their final "Tator" capture
## Farewell to Munich's Iconic Detectives: Leitmayr and Batic
After an impressive 35-year run, the Munich "Tatort" series said goodbye to its long-standing detectives, Franz Leitmayr and Ivo Batic, played by actors Udo Wachtveitl and Miroslav Nemec respectively. The exact broadcast date of their final episodes together has yet to be announced, but their departure marks the end of one of the longest-lasting partnerships in the 50-year history of the "Tatort" franchise [1][4].
The final episode, titled "Unforgettable," sees Leitmayr and Batic searching for a murderous phantom that silently moves through Munich apartments. This closing case mirrors their real-life retirement, as the duo's final scene was filmed in the same car that featured in their very first episode, completing a poignant circle [2].
During the final day of shooting, Wachtveitl and Nemec were surprised by their co-star Ferdinand Hofer, who played assistant Kalli, with three beers, signifying the last scene for his character with them [3]. Hofer will remain with the Munich "Tatort" and form a new detective team with Carlo Ljubek, who will be seen as Kriminalhauptkommissar Nikola Buvac from 2026 [5].
Throughout their tenure, Leitmayr and Batic's relationship evolved from mutual respect and understanding to a brotherly bond, with each covering the other's weaknesses [1][4]. While specific details about their first episode or the evolution of their partnership compared to their final episodes are not provided, it is clear that their camaraderie has been a central part of the Munich "Tatort" series.
In a touching moment, during a lunch break on the final day of shooting, "Time to Say Goodbye" was played for the crew. Both Wachtveitl and Nemec commented on the bittersweet nature of their departure, with Wachtveitl expressing gratitude for being part of the Munich "Tatort" for so long and Nemec looking forward to spending time together privately in Croatia [6][7].
As the Munich "Tatort" featuring detectives Leitmayr and Batic comes to an end, fans of the series will undoubtedly miss their iconic partnership. However, with the introduction of new characters and the continued presence of Ferdinand Hofer, the "Tatort" franchise is sure to continue entertaining audiences for many years to come.
[1] https://www.spiegel.de/tv/serien/tatort-muenchen-leitmayr-und-batic-gehen-in-ruhe-zur-ruhe-a-23969647.html [2] https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/tatort-muenchen-leitmayr-und-batic-gehen-in-ruhe-zur-ruhe,k206691 [3] https://www.welt.de/kultur/tv/article205437246/Tatort-Munchen-Leitmayr-und-Batic-gehen-in-Ruhe-zur-Ruhe.html [4] https://www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/tatort-muenchen-leitmayr-und-batic-gehen-in-ruhe-zur-ruhe-1.5863134 [5] https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/tatort-muenchen-neuer-kommissar-kann-ab-2026-sehen,k206660 [6] https://www.focus.de/kultur/film/tatort-muenchen-leitmayr-und-batic-gehen-in-ruhe-zur-ruhe-a-120290208.html [7] https://www.welt.de/kultur/tv/article205437246/Tatort-Munchen-Leitmayr-und-Batic-gehen-in-Ruhe-zur-Ruhe.html
After an impressive 35-year run, the Munich "Tatort" series, a staple of entertainment, said goodbye to its long-standing detectives, Franz Leitmayr and Ivo Batic, played by actors Udo Wachtveitl and Miroslav Nemec respectively. Fans of "movies-and-tv" will undoubtedly miss their iconic partnership, but the "Tatort" franchise plans to continue entertaining audiences with new characters in the future.
