Münster crime scene: Boerne and Thiel - murder in the social media jungle!

Münster crime scene: Boerne and Thiel - murder in the social media jungle!

In the latest episode of “Tatort” from Münster, which was first broadcast on March 5, 2023 and will be repeated today, December 22, 2024, at 9:45 p.m., investigators Frank Thiel and Professor Karl-Friedrich Boerne delve into the turbulent world of social media. When solving the murder of influencer Evita Vogt, played by Laura Louisa Garde, the detectives discover that her perfect life - with a charming husband and two children - was a deceptive facade. The young mother was found dead in her kitchen, and it quickly becomes clear that it was not suicide. Thiel and Boerne face a variety of suspects, including the jealous neighbor and a rival influencer who was not well connected to Vogt. The murder also brings into focus the dark side of being an influencer, which is characterized by haters and online disputes, as Stern reports.

Popularity of the Münster commissioners

The popularity of the Münster “Tatort” team remains unbroken. According to a survey by the magazine “Fernsehwoche”, Frank Thiel and Professor Boerne are the most popular commissioners in Germany; 39 percent of those surveyed said they value the duo the most. This result consolidates the position of the two investigators, who also occupy second place in the all-time best list. The friendly chemistry between Thiel and Boerne, who despite all the challenges work like a well-rehearsed team and deliver humorous dialogues, ensures that the audience stays tuned, reports n-tv.

The challenge of integrating modern topics such as the influence of social media into the investigation makes the episode “MagicMom” particularly explosive. Thiel appears to be rather ignorant of the customs of the digital world, while his assistant Schrader explains to him the mechanics of influencer life. Despite the entertaining investigative methods, it is critically noted that some of the commissioners' statements fall short of gender equality. However, as the ratings show, the Münster duo manage to create an entertaining and exciting crime thriller that remains attractive not only for fans of the format, but also for a wider audience.

Experience the special adventures of Thiel and Boerne and see how they investigate the world of social media - “Tatort: ​​MagicMom”, tonight on ARD.

Stern reports on the new “crime scene”.

n-tv provides information about the popularity of the Münster commissioners.