Overview
- The new episode, which aired Sunday on ARD, follows the murder of Potsdam jeweler Jan Michalski during a robbery and the theft of a historical shipment from the city museum.
- Detectives Vincent Ross and Karl Rogov investigate a suspected clown-mask gang before the trail turns toward people close to the victim.
- The team tracks a wounded attacker with a mantrailer, a dog trained to follow a specific person’s scent over long distances.
- The film marks the franchise’s return to Potsdam after 17 years, weaving in locations from the Dutch Quarter to Park Sanssouci.
- Early reviews cite strong leads, a striking Potsdam backdrop, restrained tempo, and limited thrills.