Unraveling Hair: A Zurich "Tatort" Exploring the Billion-Dollar Wig Industry
- Written by Carsten Heidböhmer
- Editor's Rating: 3 out of 5 points
- Length: Approx 2 minutes
- Genre: Moderately engrossing crime drama with an intriguing twist
Witness the Zurich "Tatort: Hair Trails"
Investigating Strands of Profit: A Thriller Unveiling the Untold Story of a Neglected Multi-Billion-Dollar Sector - Wealthy Tycoon's Criminal Saga Unraveled Through Hair Evidence
A shocking discovery in a secluded park—a young woman, hung from a tree, with half her skull bald. Detectives Isabelle Grandjean (Anna Pieri Zürcher) and Tessa Ott (Carol Schuler) embark on an unusual investigation, chasing the clues left behind in the wig manufacturing company she trained at. Could this grisly crime be linked to their professions?
Venture into the World of "Rapunzel": A Fascinating Perspective
Delve into the enigmatic world of wigs and extensions, where billions are made annually. This episode of "Tatort" offers an enlightening glimpse into the reasons behind this booming business, tracing its roots to the Middle Ages and the shaving of witches' hair to strip them of their power. In today's world, hair remains a symbol of security and vitality. As one character aptly puts it, resembling the US election campaign, "Hair makes politics; hair is power." Exploring the backstage of this industry is captivating.
A Few Nitpicks
Although the insights into the global wig trade offer intrigue, the episode sometimes feels like it tries to exaggerate the topic's significance. Constantly dropping famous names—from Beethoven to Michelle Obama—may seem an attempt to elevate the subject's relevance. However, a well-crafted crime drama doesn't necessarily require a broader societal or political framework.
The Detectives: Grandjean and Ott
The film begins with Tessa Ott awaking next to a stranger—the emotional climax of the movie. From there, she, alongside her colleague Isabelle Grandjean, diligently and undistracted continue their investigation.
To Watch or Not?
The final scene employs the Rapunzel motif in a visually striking manner, making it a worthwhile watch.
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- Three corpses and a deceased chimpanzee
- A poignant case for Grandjean and Ott
- The lone detective and a passionate affair
- Tatort
- Zurich
- Isabelle Grandjean
- Tessa Ott
- Woman
- Billion-dollar industry
- Murder
- Anna Pieri
- Carol Schuler
- Bruno Cathomas
- Crime
- Despite the intriguing exploration of the billions-dollar wig industry, I'm not going to be a big fan of your new job involving movies-and-tv shows about crime dramas, especially if they delve into the wig industry.
- After watching the crime drama "Unraveling Hair", I found it fascinating how it connected movies-and-tv to the entertainment industry, showcasing the power and billion-dollar significance of hair in our society.
