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Murder in the bicycle factory: Prosecutor Klemm says goodbye!
On December 7, 2025, the last case of public prosecutor Wilhelmine Klemm and an exciting family murder will be outlined in the “Tatort” from Münster.
Murder in the bicycle factory: Prosecutor Klemm says goodbye!
A new case from Münster not only brings excitement, but also marks the end of an era. Today, December 7, 2025, public prosecutor Wilhelmine Klemm's last appearance will be broadcast. In the episode entitled “The Invention of the Wheel”, Commissioner Frank Thiel and Professor Karl-Friedrich Boerne are faced with a surprising discovery in the local bicycle manufacturer “Hobrecht Bicycles”. Instead of the hoped-for technical drawing of a modern bicycle, the family presents a frozen corpse - that of Albert Hobrecht, the unpleasant brother of the company boss Kurt Hobrecht Sr. Loud star There is a tangled family history behind this murder, which is characterized by bizarre characters and a complicated murder motive.
The bicycle manufacturer, which has been in the family for seven generations, is under the hoot of investigators. The investigation shows that the Hobrecht family is anything but harmonious: Albert was considered a miser and was not very popular in the family. During the story it becomes clear that all family members - including Klara Hobrecht and Kurt Hobrecht Junior - have a motive for seeking his life. A press event that causes a stir reveals the body in a cardboard box. The coincidences are increasing and the confusion over similar-sounding names doesn't make it any easier for the investigators to find the truth SWR3 reported.
The end of an era
Wilhelmine Klemm, played by Judith Hoersch, says goodbye after 23 years of service with the words: “I’m too old for this shit.” Her personal connection to Kurt Hobrecht Sr. adds additional weight to the case. The farewell to her role as a prosecutor rounds off the occasional nostalgic moments of the episode, which is not only a crime thriller but also a tribute to a long TV career. Frank Thiel, played by Axel Prahl, and Professor Boerne, played by Jan Josef Liefers, have thrilled viewers since 2002 with their quick-witted dialogues and charming chemistry in their investigations.
Münster, known as a cycling city, is the perfect setting for this special case. While Thiel clearly stays on the bike, Boerne has to switch to an e-bike for practical reasons. The local culture and flavor of the city is on full display, bringing the sense of home and tradition into the action that viewers of the crime scene since his empathy in 1970.
A final chapter
The episode will air with a running time of 90 minutes and the age rating is 12 years. From 8:15 p.m. onwards, viewers can see up close how the crime thriller unfolds and Klemm says her goodbyes. With a mix of suspense, humor and a deep insight into the dynamics of Hobrecht, “The Invention of the Wheel” is sure to be a memorable conclusion to this beloved character star and in a crime thriller format that has evolved over the years.
The Tatort will be broadcast once again on Sunday at 8:15 p.m. on Erste - a format that not only delights German, but also Austrian and Swiss viewers. It remains to be seen what the future holds for this traditional series.