Arrest of "Tator" in Munich - Leitmayr and Batic apprehended
After 35 years and 100 episodes, the final episodes of the iconic "Tatort" series featuring inspectors Leitmayr and Batic are set to air in 2026. The duo, played by Udo Wachtveitl and Miroslav Nemec, recently completed their last filming in Munich.
The final episodes, titled "Unvergänglich" (Unforgettable), will see the inspectors working against time as they approach retirement, symbolically closing the circle of their careers. The storyline revolves around a mysterious phantom killer moving through Munich's rental apartments.
The connection to their first episode is not explicitly mentioned, but a detail in the final episodes is expected to close the circle of their stories, suggesting a thematic completion of their journey.
Leitmayr's red Porsche from the 1991 episode "Animals" makes a comeback in one of the final scenes, adding a nostalgic touch to the farewell. The final scene for the series marks the end of an era, with Udo Wachtveitl (66) and Miroslav Nemec (71) filming their final scenes as inspectors Leitmayr and Batic.
The farewell is not entirely sudden, happening in many small installments, allowing both the actors and the audience to gradually adjust. After their departure, the new Munich "Tatort" team will feature Carlo Ljubek as Kriminalhauptkommissar Nikola Buvac, along with the returning character Hofer.
The final case for Leitmayr and Batic, "Unforgettable", will see them appearing alongside Ljubek and Hofer. Kalli, a character in the series, surprised the cast during a scene by pulling out three beers and stating it was the last scene as Kalli with them.
Miroslav Nemec expressed that there might be a little blues afterwards, but he and Udo Wachtveitl will be together and will be in Croatia privately. Udo Wachtveitl stated that the farewell is happening in many small installments, allowing both them and the audience to gradually adjust.
The exact broadcast date for the double episode "Unforgettable" is yet to be determined. The shooting of the final scene took place in Munich, where the series has been filmed for the past 35 years. The "Tatort" series has been a staple of German television, and the farewell to Leitmayr and Batic is expected to draw a large audience.
The final episodes, titled "Unvergänglich" (Unforgettable), include a nod to the past with the reappearance of Leitmayr's red Porsche from the 1991 episode, offering a sentimental touch during the farewell. The inspectors' final case promises entertainment that will see them working alongside new and returning characters, symbolizing the end of an era for "Tatort" viewers.
