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Klaus Behrendt is leaving the Cologne "Tatort" series: After 30 years, actor Klaus Behrendt is leaving the Cologne "Tatort" series. Fans still have a year to say ...
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Klaus Behrendt is leaving the Cologne
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 Sep 22
Born in Hamm: "Tatort" star retires after almost 30 years - | "was always my goal"
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 Sep 22
After 30 years: Klaus Behrendt retires as Cologne Tatort commissioner in 2027: Actor Klaus Behrendt will retire next year after 30 years as Tatort commissioner ...
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 Sep 22
After 30 years: Klaus Behrendt will retire as Cologne Tatort detective in 2027: Actor Klaus Behrendt will retire next year after 30 years as Tatort detective Max ...
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 Sep 22
Soon without Ballauf: What's next for the Cologne "Tatort": Actor Klaus J. Behrendt unexpectedly announces his intention to leave the cult crime series after ...
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 Sep 22
After 100 episodes: Klaus J. Behrendt is leaving the Cologne "Tatort": Since 1997, Behrendt has portrayed the character of Max Ballauf as Cologne's chief ...
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After 100 episodes: Klaus J. Behrendt is leaving the Cologne
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 Sep 22
Surprising end after 100 episodes: Klaus J. Behrendt leaves Cologne Tatort: Klaus J. Behrendt is leaving the Cologne Tatort after 100 episodes.
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Surprising end after 100 episodes: Klaus J. Behrendt leaves Cologne Tatort
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Farewell after 30 years: Klaus J. Behrendt leaves the Cologne "Tatort": For almost 30 years, Klaus J. Behrendt and Dietmar Bär have formed the detective duo ...
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 Sep 23
After 30 years: Popular detective leaves the Cologne "Tatort" - | "It's been maturing inside me for a while"
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After 30 years: Popular detective leaves Cologne's "Tatort" - | "It's been maturing inside me for a while"
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 Sep 22
Farewell after 30 years: Klaus J. Behrendt leaves the Cologne "Tatort": For almost 30 years, Klaus J. Behrendt and Dietmar Bär have formed the detective duo ...
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 Sep 23
Abschied nach 30 Jahren: Klaus J. Behrendt verlässt den Kölner „Tatort“: Seit fast 30 Jahren bildet Klaus J. Behrendt mit Dietmar Bär das Ermittler-Duo Ballauf ...
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 Oct 04
Cologne "Tatort": She is Klaus J. Behrendt's successor: After 30 years and 100 cases, Klaus J. Behrendt is leaving. It's now confirmed: This actress will ...
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 Oct 03
100 "Tatort" episodes were enough: Behrendt is quitting - | and this Munich actress is taking over
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 Oct 01
New Tatort commissioner: This actress replaces cult figure: A major change is imminent at the Cologne "Tatort". A cult figure is leaving the team after 30 years.
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 Oct 01
Successor found: Who will replace Max Ballauf in the Cologne "Tatort"?: It was recently announced that Klaus J. Behrendt wants to leave his role as Max Ballauf ...
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 Sep 22
Farewell after 100 cases in Cologne: End for "Tatort" commissioner Ballauf - | Behrendt retires
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 Sep 22
Surprised Tatort pathologist Bausch after Ballauf's departure: "Would also like to reach 100"
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 Feb 12
One of the most famous Tatort detectives comes from Hamm.: Millions tune in when he investigates in Tatort. But what many don't know: The famous detective ...
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 Feb 05
"Tatort" detective turns 65: This is what Dietmar Bär looked like in his first role
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 Jan 12
"What's the point?" - | Cologne "Tatort" sparks fierce online viewer anger: Sunday, "Tatort" time. Ballauf and Schenk investigate at the Cologne Opera House ...
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  • 'Die Schöpfung' attracted nearly 9.5 million viewers, making up roughly one-third of Sunday night’s TV audience.

  • The episode’s opera-inspired style drew admiration but also divided opinions on the strength of its narrative.

  • Critics highlighted that the story's resolution was prolonged and the abundance of dialogue diminished the crime plot's impact.

  • Despite mixed feedback, many appreciated the episode’s atmosphere and found it intellectually stimulating.
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    — Diana Strohl, who was satisfied with the 'Tatort' and found it to be something quite different.
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Is it worth watching the "Tatort" episode from Cologne today?: In the middle of final rehearsals for the new play, a dead woman is found at the opera house ...
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Popular Tatort detectives support Steinhagen association with heart: 450 guests attended the charity event organized by “OWL zeigt Herz” (OWL shows heart) ...
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Leandra Behrendt is the first woman to lead SV Hohensolms in the club's history.
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100th case approaches: "Tatort" star gives telling prophecies about his own future
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100th case approaches:
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Filming for the 97th "Tatort" from Cologne "The Good People" (AT) / New case for Ballauf and...
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