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Mechthild Großmann Bids Farewell to Münster 'Tatort' After 23 Years

Her final appearance airs December 7 on Das Erste, with the character exiting without an on-screen death.

Overview

  • The cast marked her farewell at a November 25 premiere in Münster for the episode titled "Die Erfindung des Rades."
  • ARD will broadcast the episode on Sunday, December 7, with on-demand viewing to follow in the ARD Mediathek.
  • Großmann confirmed she was offered a TV death but chose a non-fatal exit for Staatsanwältin Wilhelmine Klemm.
  • The 76-year-old cited age as a reason for leaving and noted the series required only a few filming days per year for her.
  • She plans to focus on theatre and readings in 2026, including scheduled performances in Dresden and Berlin.