- Does the recent Milberg "Torment" justify its cost?
Here's the deal - Axel Milberg, the iconic Klaus Borowski, is leaving the "Tatort" series after this Sunday's episode, "Borowski and the Gorgon's Head" (8:15 PM, Das Erste). This chilling case marks the culmination of the Kiel detective's 18-year run. Why's this a bummer? 'Cause Milberg's portrayal of Borowski has been beaming with charm since 2003, and the narratives have always jived perfectly with the character.
This final ride sticks to the Kiel Borowski tradition: it's unnerving, suspenseful, eerie, downright horrible, and let's face it, the makers of Kiel-"Tatort" love a good twist. They've got another up their sleeves for you - the murderer is unmasked within the first minute, and you bet it's played by an unparalleled actor, August Diehl (49).
What's "Tatort: Borowski and the Gorgon's Head" About
Eleonore Frost (portrayed by Corinna Kirchhoff, 67) is all set for a tropical vacation with her son Robert, only to find him strangling her in pursuit of freedom from their ages-old misery. Meanwhile, Commissioner Borowski is preparing for his retirement, but a creepy snapshot of a foreboding mansion catches his eye at Frost's empty desk in the citizens' office.
An uneasy memory resurfaces - as a kid, Borowski used to dread passing this house on his way to school. Rumblings of mysterious deaths at the office have him intrigued. Deciding to investigate the unsettling residence, Borowski enlists his partner, Mila Sahin (Almila Bagriacik, 34). As Robert Frost slinks away to his new hideout and hacks into the police computer to anticipate Borowski's moves, a ticking clock reveals a fierce chase for the Kiel investigators - with Borowski's retirement just a few days away.
Should You Give it a Watch?
Hell yeah, because Borowski's departure electrifies the finale. Only the insiders know the real ending, and it's keeping everyone guessing until the last minute. Like a well-kept secret, details about the last moments remain under wraps even for the press.
But in the meantime, it's clear that the Kiel "Tatort" crew has spun an intricate yarn for the grand finale. It's a nerve-wracking, edge-of-your-seat ride - and the acting is top-notch, as always. The only question mark hangs over the police hack, which may be a tough nut to crack in real life. But that doesn't diminish the overall impact: Whether the Kiel "Tatort" can sustain this edge without Axel Milberg remains to be seen...
- Axel Milberg
- Crime Thriller
- Kiel
- August Diehl
- Greek Mythology Reference
- Tatort
- Retirement Daydreams
- Police Hack
Klaus Borowski, portrayed by Axel Milberg, is about to embark on his final criminal hunt in the "Tatort" series, "Borowski and the Gorgon's Head." This episode recalls Greek mythology with its reference to the Medusa, adding a layer of intrigue to Borowski's journey. As Borowski experiences retirement daydreams, a police hack poses a significant challenge in this crime thriller set in Kiel.
