Dortmund 'Tatort' Sees Peter Faber on the Run and Daniel Kossik's Return

The latest episode, 'Abstellgleis,' intertwines murder, a fatal hit-and-run, and long-standing team rivalries as DNA evidence implicates Faber in a colleague's death.

Kommissar Peter Faber becomes a murder suspect after DNA evidence links him to the killing of KTU chief Sebastian Haller, prompting his flight from the investigation.
Daniel Kossik, portrayed by Stefan Konarske, returns to the Dortmund 'Tatort' team as an LKA investigator after an eight-year absence, reigniting tensions with Faber.
The episode connects a fatal hit-and-run accident involving Angela Herrig, the ex-girlfriend of a suspected clan member, to Haller's murder, deepening the investigation's complexity.
The storyline emphasizes unresolved rivalries and mistrust within the investigative team, further fueled by Kossik's tense dynamic with his former colleagues.
Producers confirm that Kossik's return is not a one-time event, with plans for the character to appear in future episodes, continuing the show's long-running narrative arcs.