Political Thriller 'Tatort: Vier Leben' Tackles Afghanistan Evacuation and Berlin Murders

The latest 'Tatort' episode intertwines a Berlin murder investigation with the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, offering a gripping critique of political failures.

• The episode centers on the murder of Jürgen Weghorst, a former politician turned lobbyist, shot by a sniper in Berlin during preparations for a major state visit.
• Weghorst's role in the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation, where a German military plane departed Kabul nearly empty, becomes a focal point of the investigation.
• The story examines the moral and political implications of the chaotic withdrawal, highlighting unfulfilled promises to Afghan local staff and the subsequent fallout.
• Investigators Susanne Bonard and Robert Karow navigate a web of suspects, including a human rights activist and corporate figures, as the murders escalate into a series.
• Critics praise the episode for its ambitious political themes and tense pacing, though some note uneven character development and a familiar resolution.

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