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Frankfurt 'Tatort' Reboot Draws 8.8 Million in Debut, Centering Cold Cases and Victims

The new lineup returns November 30 for a second case, with further films in production.

Overview

  • The premiere introduces Melika Foroutan and Edin Hasanović as investigators specializing in long‑unsolved murders in the Rhein‑Main setting.
  • Overnight figures report 8.8 million viewers and a 33.7% share for the debut episode, making it the night’s clear ratings winner.
  • The film explicitly signals inspiration from a real Frankfurt‑area serial murder case linked to Manfred Seel, with storytelling that keeps the focus on victims and families.
  • Online reaction ranged from strong praise for the emotional approach and the duo’s chemistry to complaints about frequent on‑screen subtitles and their legibility.
  • Producers and cast say three cases are already filmed, the next episode airs November 30, and additional installments are in development, maintaining the cold‑case concept.