Overview

• The episode ties together a hit-and-run accident and the murder of KTU chief Sebastian Haller, revealing Magnus Gabor as the perpetrator attempting to cover up academic fraud.
• Kommissar Peter Faber becomes a prime suspect in Haller's murder, intensifying tensions within the Dortmund police department.
• Former team member Daniel Kossik returns as an LKA investigator, reigniting his longstanding rivalry with Faber and adding complexity to the investigation.
• The cinematography is praised for its ability to evoke unease and manipulate audience perceptions, enhancing the morally ambiguous narrative.
• The episode delves into Faber's unresolved grief over Martina Bönisch's death and introduces Otto Pösken as a new character, further enriching the series' character-driven storytelling.