München 'Tatort' Explores NATO War Games Through a Murder Mystery

The latest episode, 'Charlie,' takes the iconic investigators to a US military base during a NATO exercise to solve a double homicide.

The episode follows detectives Leitmayr and Batic as they investigate two murders on a US military base near Munich during a NATO training exercise involving 6,400 soldiers.
One of the victims, a young woman, was a 'Civilian on the Battlefield' (COB), a role where civilians act as war game participants to simulate real-life scenarios for military training.
The investigation involves undercover work by Batic and collaboration with a US Military Police officer, highlighting tensions and cooperation in transatlantic defense policies.
Filmed on the real Hohenfels training ground, the episode blends a fictional crime narrative with a stark portrayal of military operations and their ethical implications.
Critics note the episode's mix of dramatic storytelling, cultural references, and current geopolitical relevance, though some find the plot resolution predictable.