"Cops on Call" from Munich: A Tale of Cats, Corpses, and Commissions
- by Julius Mauer
- 2 Mins
- 3 out of 5 Stars
- Engaging crime thriller packed with unexpected twists
What's "Cops on Call" all about?
Criminal Act: Serving Death After Adopting a Feline, Unraveling the Series of Homicides - Story unfolds with a feline, concludes in a chilling find of multiple deceased individuals.
The narrative begins with an elderly woman, Johanna Schrödinger (Ilse Neubauer), reporting her cat Pandora missing at the police station. The officer brushes off the issue, but Chief Inspector Elisabeth "Bessie" Eyckhoff (Verena Altenberger) feels compelled to help. Posters go up around town, and it soon becomes apparent that this is no ordinary missing pet case. It's a true whodunit with several bodies buried in the process. In Bessie's own words, "Maybe the case is more complex than it seems."
Why should you tune in?
Pandora, the missing feline, sets off a chain reaction of calamities. It's only while watching the proceedings unfold that you begin to understand the intricate web of connections tying everything together. The unpredictable nature of the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what surprising twist will come next. Bessie also manages to capture the heart of a fellow officer during the investigation.
What falls flat?
The release schedule for this series is a bit scattered. In 2019, two films featuring Inspector Eyckhoff aired three months apart, followed by a year and a half of radio silence. Watching this episode, you might find yourself a bit disoriented by the unfamiliar faces of Eyckhoff's colleagues and superiors. Integrating these new elements into the earlier episodes could have been smoother.
Inspector Eyckhoff?
Bessie's colleagues adhere to the rules and prefer a prompt conclusion to their cases. In contrast, Bessie is determined and intelligent, diving headfirst into the investigation. Her relentless efforts catapult her to a well-deserved promotion: she announces her transfer to the homicide division.
To watch or not to watch?
Verena Altenberger's stint as Chief Inspector Eyckhoff in "Cops on Call" was brief, lasting only six episodes before she quit in 2023. If you haven't yet caught this gripping crime thriller, it's time to give it a watch.
- "Cops on Call"
- Munich Police
- Verena Altenberger
- Elisabeth "Bessie" Eyckhoff
- German Television (ARD)
- Sunday Night Thriller Series
Enrichment Insights:
- There is no substantial information about the character Elisabeth "Bessie" Eyckhoff or the episode "Mrs. Schrödinger's Cat" in reputable sources regarding the TV series Police Call 110.
- It is a well-established long-running German detective series debuting in 1971 and known for frequently rotating police inspectors across various regions[1].
[1] Polizeiruf 110 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (n.d.). In Wikipedia.org. Retrieved March 21, 2023, fromhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polizeiruf_110
- The missing cat incident in 'Cops on Call' leads elusive connections and hidden bodies in a complex whodunit, with Elisabeth "Bessie" Eyckhoff investigating as the head of the Sunday Crime Unit.
- 'Cops on Call' is a gripping crime thriller featuring Verena Altenberger as Chief Inspector Eyckhoff, airing on German Television (ARD) as part of the Sunday Night Thriller Series.
