In the not-so-far-off February 2024, Rick Okon bids adieu to his role as detective Jan Pawlak in the Dortmund crime scene. WDR, the powerhouse behind the series, has no plans to replace him. Instead, Peter Faber (Jörg Hartmann) and Rosa Herzog (Stefanie Reinsperger) will continue their crime-solving duo.
Mark your calendars for February 18, 2024, as the final installment of Okon's journey as Jan Pawlak graces our screens. The episode, titled "Cash," delves into the world of sports betting, with the trio of investigators deciphering the mysterious death of a young family man and probing the possibility of his demise due to excessive gambling in the local soccer league.
Rick Okon, a product of the Babelsberg Film University, made his debut in the Dortmund crime scene back in 2018, first appearing as an undercover investigator in the series.
Frank Tönsmann, an editor at WDR, reflects on Okon's tenure, commending his contribution to the ensemble, resilience, and openness to new ideas. "He was never the loner; he was always a team player, bringing energy and loyalty to the team," Tönsmann said.
Okon himself acknowledged the challenges of leaving the show but affirmed that the time was ripe for him to venture into different horizons.
In the Ruhr area regional news, the Dortmund crime scene commissioners will continue to unfold various stories, including the one revolving around sports betting and the murder of the aforementioned family man.
Enrichment Data: The "Tatort" series, which Okon is a part of, is a German detective drama, first aired in 1970. The show features various cast members and storylines spanning over five decades. [Source: various sources exploring Rick Okon's career]
There is no specific mention of the "Cash" episode in the provided sources. Instead, they focus on Okon's other projects, such as "September 5," "Cuckoo," and "Miss Merkel," but offer no details regarding the connection between the Dortmund crime scene investigators and the aforementioned episode.
