Overview

• The episode follows Milan Greuner, the son of a serial killer and the product of a rape, who is initially suspected of murder but later exonerated.
• Paul Cobalt, the son of a local forester, is revealed as the true perpetrator, challenging assumptions about inherited criminal tendencies.
• Themes of trauma, family dynamics, and societal prejudice are central, with the show rejecting the simplistic notion of a 'murder gene.'
• Kommissarin Melly Böwe’s personal story adds depth, as her daughter Rose confronts questions about her own origins and family history.
• Critical acclaim highlights the nuanced storytelling, complex characters, and the psychological depth brought by director Alexander Dierbach and writers Catharina Junk and Elke Schuch.