Reworked: Strained Partnership under the Tatort Spotlight
Unusual dual companionship
Give it a Read LinkedIn Telegram Reddit Pinterest Instagram A chilling discovery on the banks of the Weser sets the tone for a gripping investigation in Bremen, but the real action lies in the explosive dynamic between detectives Linda Selb (Luise Wolfram) and Liv Moormann (Jasna Fritzi Bauer). "Breathing Time" could have been a tense, intriguing episode, but the relentless squabbling between our leading ladies distracts from the chase.
What Goes Down?
A striking jacket might help tell a story, but not in identifying the victim found on the shores of the Weser initially. Detectives Selb and Moormann navigate through verbal sparring, sports club squabbles, and distractions to piece together the puzzle. Eventually, they learn the unfortunate victim was Marek Kolschak (Jonathan Berlin), a man who left behind few friends due to his persistent harassment of Rani Ewers (Via Jikeli) and her young daughter Mia (Pola Friedrichs). Rani, wrapped up in her desperate attempts to maintain a semblance of peace, becomes a prime suspect. But she isn't the only one with potential motives. Paula Södersen (Sarina Radomski), Rani's manipulative roommate, and Benno Falk (Julian Greis), Kolschak's journalist colleague, also find themselves under scrutiny.
But What's Really at Stake?
This episode delves into a web of interconnected issues: the difficulty faced by single mothers finding suitable housing, the dangers of investigative journalism, the insidious nature of stalking, emotional co-dependence, and the quest for tranquility. However, the focus is hijacked by the constant feuding between Selb and Moormann, a dynamic that fails to succeed in creating an Oscar Madison and Felix Unger-esque comedic contrast. Instead, it results in needless screen time devoid of entertainment.
Should I Skippit?
Despite their verbal sparring, it's worth sticking around. Writers Judith Westermann and director Franziska Margarete Hoenisch build an engaging narrative, despite the conversation-heavy script and dramatic flourishes. And, spoiler alert, things between Selb and Moormann seem to be looking up at the end.
The Wow Factor?
Modest. "Breathing Time" offers a solid crime drama experience, without pushing any boundaries. Although it could benefit from more suspense and detective work, Helen Schneider as the court physician Edda Bingley shines in her role.
The Verdict?
6 out of 10 - "Breathing Time" is a bit overlong and contrived, but it still manages to keep viewers engaged. There remains hope for Bremen, it seems.
Source: ntv.de
- Tatort
- ARD
- Bremen
- Crime Drama
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