Feeling Nostalgic about Gisbert Engelhardt's Brief, Memorable "Tatort" Stint
- penned by Derek Stone
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- Farewell to Gisbert Engelhardt Announced
Gisbert Engelhardt left an unforgettable mark in the "Tatort" series, earning him fans across the nation. The captivating character, portrayed by the talented Fabian Hinrichs, graced our screens in the episode "Der tiefe Schlaf," aired on New Year's Eve 2012/2013. Hinrichs' performance as the overzealous and tenacious assistant to Munich commissioners Ivo Batic and Franz Leitmayr was truly something special.
This character was a breath of fresh air with his uncanny ability to cling to investigations as if they were his own life. In his personal life, Gisbert Engelhardt, unsurprisingly, was just as informal and eager. Despite his colleagues finding him somewhat unbearable to work with daily, he still sought their company after work hours, inviting them for a pint of "hopfenkaltschale."
A Premature Farewell
Despite the growing fervor among viewers of this standout character, the bittersweet truth emerged: Gisbert Engelhardt met his fate in the very episode that had ignited such excitement. The assistant's unfortunate demise in "Der tiefe Schlaf" signified the end of an era – nobody, not even in "Tatort," has ever returned from the dead.
Fast forward to April 2015, when Munich's loss turned out to be Franken's gain. Bavarian Broadcasting showed a change of heart and introduced Hinrichs as Commissioner Felix Voss, investigating alongside Dagmar Manzel. For those pining for Gisbert Engelhardt, tonight's episode is not to be missed.
Remember to tune in tonight and re-live the magic of "Der tiefe Schlaf," re-airing on Friday, March 21, at 10:20 PM.
- Tatort
- Gisbert Engelhardt
- Fabian Hinrichs
- Ivo Batic
- Franz Leitmayr
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The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the return of Fabian Hinrichs, who captivated viewers in his portrayal of the unforgettable Gisbert Engelhardt. Despite Hinrichs' character meeting his untimely end in the episode "Der tiefe Schlaf," the overzealous and tenacious assistant has since been reincarnated, starring as Commissioner Felix Voss in Franken's "Tatort." The expected excitement tonight, re-airing the memorable episode, may prompt some to question if Engelhardt is truly gone, like a stubborn tiefe in the heart of avid viewers.
