Sayin' So Long to Axel Milberg: A Record-Breaking Farewell in "Tatort"
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Gotta say, the latest Kiel "Tatort" with Axel Milberg as Klaus Borowski left folks absolutely enthralled. On Das Erste last March 16th, the crime drama drew in a massive 31.4% viewing share, as per AGF Videoforschung GmbH, soaring above any other 'Tatort' in its 22-year history featuring Borowski. You might be wondering, "What's the big deal?" Well, let me spill the tea: 8.81 million viewers tuned in to catch the epic sendoff!
As the cherry on top, Das Erste once again reigned supreme in the viewer ratings game! Among the 14 to 49-year-olds, it secured an impressive 22.6% with 1.36 million viewers. This marked the third straight case to push past the 20% quota among the younger generation.
"Finale Frenzy!"
Frank Beckmann, NDR program director, was quoted saying, "What a finale! The record-breaking numbers for Axel Milberg's final 'Tatort' prove just how much the audience adored this emotional farewell. Borowski, after all those impressive 44 appearances, deserved a grand finale indeed."
But, were you worried Borowski would end up biting the dust before his retirement? Worry not, my friend! Instead, he winds up in cuffs after shooting the perp during a struggle on his last day of work. The fact that he was off duty means ol' Borowski probably shouldn't have had his service weapon! In a heartwarming scene, Dr. Frieda Jung (Maren Eggert, 51) pays a visit, offering the retired commissioner a fresh start together.
A New Duo Comes to Kiel
Now, it's time for a new detective duo to roll up their sleeves and solve some crimes in Kiel. Get ready for Chief Inspector Mila Sahin (Almila Bagriacik, 34) and police psychologist Elli Krieger (Karoline Schuch, 43). The first double episode, titled "Among Friends / Among Enemies," is set to drop in 2026 on Das Erste and in the ARD media library across two consecutive Sundays.
Remember, folks, Borowski's farewell episode was titled "Tatort: Borowski und das Haupt der Medusa" and is Milberg's last dance as our beloved Commissioner in Kiel. Until next time!
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- The record-breaking episode of "Tatort" featuring Axel Milberg as Klaus Borowski, entitled "Tatort: Borowski und das Haupt der Medusa," left viewers spellbound, drawing in a massive 31.4% viewing share and a whopping 8.81 million viewers on Das Erste.
- Frank Beckmann, NDR program director, praised the emotional farewell, saying, "What a finale! The record-breaking numbers for Axel Milberg's last 'Tatort' prove just how much the audience adored this emotional farewell."
- As Borowski retires, a new detective duo, Mila Sahin and Elli Krieger, will take over in Kiel, with their first double episode, "Among Friends / Among Enemies," slated for release in 2026 on Das Erste and the ARD media library.
