Kiel's Penultimate 'Tatort' Delves Into Desire and Psychological Turmoil

The new episode explores themes of sex addiction, longing, and emotional damage as Kommissar Borowski investigates a mysterious death.

The episode, titled 'Borowski und das hungrige Herz,' is the second-to-last case for Axel Milberg as Kommissar Klaus Borowski, with his final appearance set for March 2025.
The plot centers on the death of Andrea Gonzor, a sex worker found dead after hosting a consensual group sex party, prompting Borowski and his colleague Mila Sahin to investigate the complexities of human desires and addictions.
Nele Krüger, a sex-addicted friend of the victim, becomes a key figure in the story, with her unstable behavior and fixation on Borowski adding tension to the investigation.
The episode has been praised for its dark, emotional depth, exploring themes of longing, dependency, and societal judgment without moralizing or offering easy answers.
Visually striking and emotionally intense, the episode incorporates a bold soundtrack and unsettling imagery, reflecting the psychological and thematic weight of the story.