Dark secrets: Inspector Weber is hunting a murderer!

Dark secrets: Inspector Weber is hunting a murderer!

On November 8, 2025, crime fans can look forward to an exciting evening with the feature film “Wasserleiche”, which will be broadcast on Das Erste at 8:15 p.m. The main character is Inspector Elena Weber, who is played by the talented Julia Koschitz. The film takes viewers into the dark world of British crime novels and offers a captivating plot.

The story unfolds at the site of a body found in the water, where Elena Weber discovers that someone is on her trail. While looking for answers, she meets Hagen Benz, a former colleague, played by Heiner Lauterbach. He resigned from his job after a heart attack two years ago and suggests that they investigate together because he believes that an unsolved murder case involving a homeless man is related to their current case.

A mysterious observer

The collaboration between the two investigators will not be easy, because Elena is restricted by the instructions of her superior Iris Kapellmann, played by Paula Paul. Nevertheless, she agrees to the partnership, although Benz withholds some information, which fuels Elena's suspicions and leads her into the depths of a dark secret.

The cast of the film is impressive. In addition to Julia Koschitz and Heiner Lauterbach, Uwe Preuß as Gunther Benz and Paul Boche as Jochen are also in the cast. The combination of dramatic elements with intensive character studies brings additional life to the story. Director Christine Hartmann, who also wrote the script together with Eckhard Vollmar, ensures that the tension is maintained until the last minute.

A look into the future

Crime fans can look forward to more exciting adventures. On December 13th, the next film in the series “The Prague Crime: The Cold Death” will be broadcast, which will once again take viewers on a captivating journey. The predecessor, in which Inspector Jan Koller (Roeland Wiesnekker) investigates the death of his colleague Frank Müller in Prague, has already captivated many viewers. Koller, who is confronted with painful childhood memories, brings to light the truth about his friend's death in an unorthodox way, which underlines the quality of the investigation.

Fans of exciting crime thriller entertainment are catered for over the next few weeks. Whether “Water Corpse” or “The Cold Death” – exciting stories are certain that will find their loyal viewers both in Cologne and beyond. Take a look at these exciting works and immerse yourself in the world of investigators and their challenges.

For more information about “Wasserleiche” read here and you can find out more about “The Prague Crime” here.