Lena Odenthal Celebrates 80th 'Tatort' Episode with Complex Legal Drama

The latest installment explores themes of justice and classism while introducing new team dynamics in Ludwigshafen.

The episode 'Dein gutes Recht' marks the 80th appearance of Ulrike Folkerts as Lena Odenthal, the longest-serving 'Tatort' detective.
Centered around a murder in a law office, the storyline addresses classism, questioning whether the justice system treats the poor unfairly.
Sandra Borgmann plays Patricia Prinz, a ruthless lawyer whose actions drive the plot, reflecting on systemic biases in legal proceedings.
The narrative employs a non-linear structure with flashbacks, adding depth to the investigation and character development.
The episode introduces new character Mara Hermann to the Ludwigshafen team, hinting at evolving dynamics for future episodes.