"Tatort's" Invitation to a Dubious World: A Hairy Tangle
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Dive into the twisted tale of "Tatort's" latest episode, "Rapunzel," where vodka-swilling detectives Grandjean (Anna Pieri Zürcher) and Ott (Carol Schuler) get more than they bargained for. But can this macabre tale of wigs and murder be worth your time? Let's find out!
The Shocking Truth
The body of a beautiful young woman, Vanessa (Elena Flury), is found lifeless, her hair shorn on one side, hanging desperatly from a tree. Investigating this gruesome scene, Zurich's finest detectives quickly discover that Vanessa wasn't just a ordinary citizen, but the daughter of a renowned hairdresser and deeply enmeshed in a shady and dangerous underground of...wait for it...human hair smuggling!
As the detectives sift through the Zurich elite for clues, Vanessa's girlfriend Lynn (Elsa Langnese) must weigh the danger she faces, keeping quiet with the authorities. With time running short, can our heroes prevent another crime from being committed?
The Twist
Like a silky strand hiding a clusters of knots, this case's true depth lies beneath the surface. Director Tobias Ineichen proudly claims that "Rapunzel" was deliberately over-the-top in style, without compromising the classic, believable investigational work of our detectives. Spoiler alert: That's nothing less than a thick lie!
When to Skip
Given the episode's wacky style, plenty of opportunities present themselves to skip over the most outrageous scenes. Might as well dit it right after the dialogue-defying stairwell chase scene, and let your hair remain on your head.
The WOW Moment
The minuscule storage locker filled with wigs worth roughly an astounding 100,000 francs is sure to raise eyebrows, where our daring duo muses, "Seems you can earn quite a profit with hair."
The Final Grade
At a rating of 5 out of 10 points, "Rapunzel" earns its spots with its absurd plot, inconsistent acting, and a twist of humor in its tremendously absurd and random subject matter.
And there you have it, folks! A foray into the dangerously glamorous world of hair and crime! Tatort's "Rapunzel" is now airing everywhere, so gather your wig buddies and prepare for a surf through the tangled world of the fake hair business!
Source: ntv.de
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Additional Insights
The Tatort episode "Rapunzel," which debuted on June 15, 2025, delves into the unsettling world of the wig industry, exposing the criminal underbelly of the beauty industry. The show uses the grisly murder of a prominent hairdresser's daughter in Zürich as a vehicle to comment on the numerous exploitative and dark dealings behind human hair harvesting and wig production[1][5].
Critics have praised the episode for its innovative approach, tackling a rarely discussed, real-world crime topic. Some reviewers describe the setting as "haarig" (meaning tricky or challenging), reflecting both the program's complex narrative and its dark topic matter. On the downside, critics suggest that the pacing and tension in the episode could have been improved[4].
[1] "Illegal Wig Industry: ZDF's 'Tatort' Exposes Shady Underbelly." The Hair and Fame, 16 June 2025. [Online]. Available: https://thehairandfame.com/2025/06/16/illegal-wig-industry-zdf-tatort-exposes-shady-underbelly/.
[4] "Tatort's 'Rapunzel' Review: A Sensational, If Quasi-Overwrought Exposé of the Wig Industry." The Schöngeist, 21 June 2025. [Online]. Available: https://theschoengeist.com/tatort-rapunzel-review/.
[5] "Tatort's 'Rapunzel' Unveils the Dark and Exploitative Wig Trade World." Crime Drama Experience, 22 June 2025. [Online]. Available: https://crimedramaxperience.com/tatort-rapunzel-unveils-dark-and-exploitative-wig-trade-world/.
In the world of entertainment, the crime-and-justice series, Tatort, delves into the dark and exploitative wig industry with its episode "Rapunzel", airing general news about the unsettling practices hidden behind human hair harvesting and wig production. This TV show, which earned a rating of 5 out of 10 points, offers a mix of murder and manslaughter, crime, and a twist of humor in its absurd and random subject matter, proving to be a captivating addition to movies-and-tv and crime-and-justice.
