Overview

• Meike Gebken, mother of two, dies of smoke inhalation after her home is deliberately set on fire in a case investigators suspect is rooted in domestic violence.
• Main suspect Jens Hielscher, Gebken’s partner, has a documented history of abuse but maintains a convincing alibi.
• Investigator Rosa Herzog embeds undercover in the women’s shelter where Gebken once sought refuge to gather critical insights.
• The narrative unfolds as a slow-burning social drama, highlighting tensions within the Dortmund police and Jörg Hartmann’s nuanced portrayal of Kommissar Faber.
• The episode received a 7 out of 10 rating and concludes with a surprising revelation that suggests escalating stakes for the next installment.