Axel Milberg Concludes 22-Year Tenure as 'Tatort' Detective Klaus Borowski

The record-breaking final episode of the Kiel 'Tatort' series marks the end of an era, as Borowski's journey concludes with a complex case and personal closure.

• The concluding episode, 'Borowski und das Haupt der Medusa,' aired on March 16, 2025, drawing 8.81 million viewers and achieving a 31.4% market share, the highest in the character's history.
• The plot centers on Borowski's investigation of Robert Frost, a disturbed murderer whose crimes include preserving his mother's head in an aquarium, with mythological undertones tied to the episode's title.
• In a dramatic conclusion, Borowski unintentionally kills the suspect during an altercation, leading to his placement in custody as he had already retired at the time of the incident.
• Frieda Jung, Borowski's former colleague and love interest, makes a poignant return, visiting him in detention and hinting at a potential rekindling of their relationship.
• Axel Milberg confirmed his departure as voluntary, citing a desire for new projects, though speculation suggests broadcaster-driven factors such as budget and age considerations.

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