Dresden 'Tatort' Episode Explores Teen Angst and Tragedy

The latest installment, 'Herz der Dunkelheit,' delves into a mysterious party death and its impact on relationships and secrets.

The new 'Tatort' episode, airing February 2, 2025, features detectives investigating the disappearance and death of a teenager after a high school party in Dresden.
Karin Gorniak, played by Karin Hanczewski, faces personal and professional challenges as her partner's daughter becomes entangled in the case.
The plot focuses on themes of teenage secrecy, identity struggles, and strained family dynamics, with a backdrop of murder and mystery.
Critics praise the young cast's performances but note the story becomes less engaging in its second half, with a slower pace and thinner narrative.
This marks Karin Hanczewski's final appearance as Gorniak, with her character's journey culminating in a poignant and emotional farewell.