"Tatort"'s Tangled Web: Exposing the Shady Underbelly of Hair Trade
Enticed by the Locks in View
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This "Tatort" leaves no stone unturned, as our writer revels in blatant punning without restraint. But is "Rapunzel" a tangled yarn worth unraveling? Let's delve deeper to find out.
What unfolds?
A woman is discovered lifeless in a tree, her hair half-shorn. Zurich detectives, Grandjean (Anna Pieri Zürcher) and Ott (Carol Schuler), suspect a grisly trick. Unravelling the threads, they discover the victim, Vanessa (Elena Flury), was more than just a pretty face—she also dabbled in a shady, hazardous business involving others' hair.
As Grandjean and Ott pry into Zurich's high society for clues, Vanessa's accomplice, Lynn (Elsa Langnese), risks danger by keeping mum with the cops. With time ticking, the duo must act fast to prevent further crime.
Beneath the Surface
Make no lace about it, the story revolves around the illicit hair trade, as a money-spinning business reaps profit from bogus human hair. Director Tobias Ineichen shares his views on the film, "It is deliberately stylized in a slightly exaggerated way, without compromising the classic, credible investigation work of the detectives." We'd call that a bald-faced lie.
Scene to Skip?
Since the film is "stylized in a slightly exaggerated way," "Rapunzel" overfloweth with opportunities to flip channels. You could bail after the wild chase scene in the stairwell at the start, which'll give you goosebumps.
Wow Moment?
The tiny self-storage room, housing wigs worth 100,000 francs. Grandjean's sharp observations, "It seems you can make a king's ransom with hair," capture it all.
Verdict?
4 out of 10 points. Plot, acting of minor characters, tension: "Rapunzel" is a bit of a tangled web at times. But its outlandish plot line, teetering on the comedic in its absurdity, earns it a few extra points.
** inspection behind the scenes:**While "Tatort"'s episode "Rapunzel" (2025) doesn't explicitly link the story to the illegal dealings in the wig industry, it might subtly explore underlying themes such as identity, exploitation, or the darker side of human behavior, reflecting broader societal issues related to the hair trade. Historically, the industry has faced various unethical practices, including human hair trafficking, counterfeit products, and labor exploitation. This episode possibly intends to bring attention to these issues through its narrative, offering a glimpse into the shady underbelly of an everyday commodity we often overlook.
In the world of movies-and-tv and entertainment, "Tatort"'s latest episode, "Rapunzel," delves into the realm of crime-and-justice and general-news, exposing the shady underbelly of the hair trade. Amidst the investigation of a murder and manslaughter case at a crime scene, the TV show uncovers a tangled web of illegal activities, highlighting the exploitation in the hair industry.
