Munich 'Tatort' Explores NATO War Games and Personal Trauma

The latest episode, 'Charlie,' blends military maneuvers with a murder investigation, but critical reception highlights its uneven execution.

The episode is set during a NATO military exercise, with the murder of two 'Civilians on the Battlefield' (COBs) serving as the central mystery.
Detective Batic goes undercover as a COB, while his colleague Leitmayr collaborates with a U.S. military police officer to solve the case.
The storyline incorporates themes of war trauma, particularly through a character who uses the war games as a form of therapy for her experiences in the Yugoslav Wars.
Critics praised the unique military setting and its timely relevance but criticized the conventional murder plot and lack of narrative cohesion.
This marks the 96th case for the long-running Munich detective duo, who are set to retire after their 100th episode, with a new team already announced.