Overview
- The episode airs Sunday on ARD, marking Stefanie Reinsperger’s final turn as Kommissarin Rosa Herzog.
- Investigators probe multiple killings linked to the Dortmund red‑light scene, with the central victim identified as alleged Yugoslav war criminal Bogdan Kristo.
- The plot engages with legacy trauma from the Bosnian wars, referencing systematic sexual violence and bringing Ira Klasnić’s past to the fore.
- Daniel Kossik returns to scrutinize the unresolved murder of KTU chief Sebastian Haller and to press suspicions involving Peter Faber and possibly Herzog.
- Critics praise the ensemble and emotional impact of Herzog’s farewell while noting the dense, interlocking arcs can challenge casual viewers, with WAZ awarding 5 out of 5 stars.