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Mechthild Großmann to Exit Tatort Münster on Dec. 7 After 23 Years

The 76-year-old says she is stepping back to focus on stage work.

Overview

  • Her final appearance as prosecutor Wilhelmine Klemm airs December 7 in the episode titled "Die Erfindung des Rades" on ARD's Das Erste.
  • Großmann and broadcaster WDR had already flagged the departure in 2024 as a planned step.
  • Klemm has been a fixture of the Münster edition since 2002, becoming a widely recognized supporting character.
  • Großmann said the TV role was only a small part of her career, typically requiring about eight or nine filming days per year.
  • She cited the travel and physical demands of shooting as factors in her decision and plans to continue theatre, readings and audiobooks.