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New Münster 'Tatort' Episode Tackles Student Housing Crisis Through Murder Mystery

'Fiderallala' blends humor, drama, and social critique, exploring housing shortages and friendship dynamics in a gripping investigation.

  • The episode centers on the murder of Chris Haffmeister, a student with access to a coveted university housing exchange, found dead after a party.
  • It highlights the real-world student housing crisis in German university towns like Münster, where some students live in tents due to a lack of affordable housing.
  • Director Isa Prahl, a Münster native, incorporates the city's unique character into the episode's visual storytelling.
  • The dynamic between Thiel and Boerne takes center stage, with their friendship strained but ultimately reaffirmed after moments of conflict.
  • Comedic elements include a viral video of Boerne singing while intoxicated and a psychological experiment he conducts as part of the investigation.
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