ZDF Premieres 'Wendland' Crime Series Featuring Myth-Inspired Murder Mystery

The latest installment explores the eerie death of a museum director and the unsettling myth of the 'Teufelssauger' entwined with family secrets and manipulation.

• The series follows Jakob Stiller as he investigates the death of Lubina Dagartz, a museum director found drained of blood in unusual circumstances.
• Central to the plot is the myth of the 'Teufelssauger,' a folkloric belief about twins, which raises questions about the role of Dagartz's troubled twin sister, Lenka Preen.
• Lenka Preen becomes a key suspect due to her strained relationship with the victim, personal struggles, and inheritance disputes.
• The investigation reveals Dagartz's manipulative behavior, including blackmailing others with personal secrets, leading to widespread animosity against her.
• Hints of a deeper connection to Dagartz's doctor, Oda Nolde, who harbors a mysterious secret about her own blood, suggest an unexpected twist yet to unfold.

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