Munich 'Tatort' Explores NATO Exercises in Unique Setting

The latest episode places detectives Batic and Leitmayr in a NATO military simulation, blending crime investigation with themes of war and trauma.

The episode, titled 'Charlie,' is set during a NATO military exercise in Bavaria, featuring 'Civilians on the Battlefield' (COBs) as part of the storyline.
Detective Batic goes undercover as a COB to investigate the murders of two participants, while Leitmayr collaborates with a U.S. military police officer.
The story incorporates themes of war trauma, with a character using the military exercises as a form of confrontation therapy for experiences from the Yugoslav Wars.
The production was filmed on an actual U.S. Army training site during a NATO exercise, lending authenticity to the setting.
While praised for its unique premise and political relevance, critics noted the conventional crime plot sometimes clashed with the innovative backdrop.