Kölner 'Tatort: Colonius' Revisits 1990s Techno Scene to Solve Murder
The latest episode of 'Tatort' delves into a decades-old mystery as detectives investigate the murder of a former photographer tied to a vanished friend and a secretive past.
- The episode centers on the murder of Alex Schmitz, a former photographer and drug supplier connected to the 1990s Cologne techno scene.
- Detectives Max Ballauf and Freddy Schenk uncover ties between the victim and his estranged friends, Christian, Meike, René, and the missing Gina, whose disappearance remains unsolved.
- The narrative alternates between flashbacks of wild techno parties at the iconic Colonius tower and present-day interrogations, exploring themes of guilt, time, and unresolved secrets.
- The episode features strong performances and a visually striking depiction of the now-closed Colonius tower, which served as a key filming location.
- Critics have praised the episode's exploration of time and morality but noted its slow pacing and lack of a compelling twist.
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