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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.

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Im „Tatort: Borowski und das Haupt der Medusa“ lösen Kommissar Borowski (Axel Milberg) und Mila Sahin (Almila Bagriacik) ihren letzten gemeinsamen Fall. Vier Tage vor seiner Pensionierung stößt Borowski auf Ungereimtheiten rund um ein gruseliges Haus, das er seit seiner Jugend kennt. Treibt hier ein „stiller Hausherr“ sein Unwesen?
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Overview

  • 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.