ZDF's 'Erzgebirgskrimi' Investigates a Murder on the Pilgrim's Path

The latest episode combines stunning landscapes with a murder mystery set on the Jakobsweg, but struggles to deliver suspense.

The episode features the murder of Matthias Langer, a troubled sawmill owner, found hanged on a viaduct along the Jakobsweg.
Detectives Robert Winkler and Karina Szabo, aided by forester Saskia Bergelt, unravel a web of personal and professional conflicts surrounding the victim.
Langer's life was in turmoil, dealing with a failing marriage, business disputes, and a past workplace accident.
The show touches on themes of small businesses struggling in global markets but does not delve deeply into these issues.
Despite beautiful scenery, the episode's plot is seen as lacking originality and tension, relying on dramatic music and humor to engage viewers.