Cologne 'Tatort' Investigates Dark Secrets Behind Beloved Children's TV Show

The new episode, featuring comedian Max Giermann as a fictional children's TV star, explores a murder case set behind the scenes of a once-iconic program.

Max Giermann, known for his transformation skills, stars as Frank Anders, a fictional children's TV host in the upcoming 'Tatort' episode titled 'Alles Anders.'
The plot centers on the murder of a cameraman, whose body is discovered in the trunk of a burned-out car, prompting an investigation by detectives Ballauf and Schenk.
The case delves into the darker, less harmonious dynamics behind the scenes of the beloved children's show 'Sachen und Lachen,' which raised generations of fans.
Filming for the 95th case of the Cologne 'Tatort' duo is currently underway and is expected to conclude by mid-December, with a scheduled broadcast in 2026.
Longtime 'Tatort' cast member Joe Bausch reprises his role as forensic pathologist Dr. Joseph Roth in this new installment.