In the bustling town of Wacken, preparations for the annual metal extravaganza are underway, but the festivities are marred by a grim discovery. The "Tatort" episode, "Borowski und das unschuldige Kind von Wacken," serves as a captivating narrative for the 20th anniversary of Borowski. However, despite the show's strengths, the metal genre itself left something to be desired.
What's the scoop?
A lifeless infant is found near the parking lot, and the pathologist’s examination reveals a birth defect and a skull injury that could be indicative of a fall or an assault. Mila Sahin (Amila Bagriacik) and her squad trace the admission wristband discovered at the crime scene to Wacken, where they become entangled in the festival's welcoming atmosphere. Even Inspector Borowski (Axel Milberg), who is vacationing, is lured away from his camper van, joining the investigation team in Wacken.
As suspects, Lenny Jensen (Nicolas Dinkel), the loose metal podcast host, Kurt Stindt (Andreas Döhler) and his wife Sarah (Anja Schneider), who runs an organic barn with somewhat questionable pricing, and Jan (Marven Gabriel Suarez-Brinkert) and his mother Meike (Bärbel Schwarz), who runs a small funeral home, all find themselves in the hot seat.
What's the real deal?
As Inspector Borowski prepares to celebrate his 20th anniversary, a much-deserved vacation to the dazzling universe of Wacken seems in order. This festival setting provides fertile ground for memorable imagery, like the elaborate stage setup, festival-goers preparing, and even the arrival mood. The episode could easily take place in any setting, but Wacken offers a captivating landscape filled with eye-catching sights.
The highlight moment?
Borowski's demonstration of carelessly dropping an object in the early stages is a signature misanthropic move that's hard to overlook. Even metalheads may find themselves reaching for the remote, opting for a Maiden, Priest, or Doro track instead of enduring the generic metal posters or dancers. Although good intentions don't always translate to good execution, the show does manage to hold attention.
Wow factor?
Wacken, here we come!
Rating: 7 out of 10 points - overall, a solid and entertaining episode that could have benefited from a bit more emphasis on the metal genre.
During their investigation, Mila's team binge-watches various TV series, in search of potential leads. One evening, they stumble upon an episode that bears resemblance to their current case, inspiring new theories and lines of inquiry. The team also visits a local TV studio, hoping to gather more information regarding the popular metal podcast on air.
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Enrichment Data: This episode revolves around Inspector Borowski investigating a murder that occurs during the Wacken Open Air Festival in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The show highlights themes of the Mafia and targets the Catholic Church in the first Advent episode, though these points are not featured in the provided sources.
