Overview
- The episode centers on the murder of Jürgen Weghorst, a former politician turned lobbyist, shot by a sniper in Berlin during preparations for a major state visit.
- Weghorst's role in the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation, where a German military plane departed Kabul nearly empty, becomes a focal point of the investigation.
- The story examines the moral and political implications of the chaotic withdrawal, highlighting unfulfilled promises to Afghan local staff and the subsequent fallout.
- Investigators Susanne Bonard and Robert Karow navigate a web of suspects, including a human rights activist and corporate figures, as the murders escalate into a series.
- Critics praise the episode for its ambitious political themes and tense pacing, though some note uneven character development and a familiar resolution.