For the last time, Nina Rubin goes on a criminal hunt in “Tatort: The Girl Who Goes Home Alone”. Is it worth turning on?
After more than seven years it’s time to say goodbye: Meret Becker (53) is giving up her role as Nina Rubin. In Berlin’s “Tatort: The Girl Who Goes Home Alone” (May 22, 8:15 p.m., the first), the tough inspector takes up her duties for the last time – and has to deal with a dangerous opponent. In the new case, not only is her ability as a police officer put to the test, but also her relationship with colleague Robert Karow (Mark Waschke, 50). Because she has to keep her partner in the dark, which causes emotional chaos for both of them…
That’s what “Tatort: The Girl Who Goes Home Alone” is about
A headless male corpse is fished out of the Spree. The identity of the victim is difficult to determine. Shortly thereafter, Commissioner Nina Rubin is being followed by a young woman. Julie Bolshakov (Bella Dayne, 34) tells her that she witnessed a murder and now asks Rubin to put her under police protection. Bolshakov knew the dead man from the Spree and explains that her husband Yasha (Oleg Tikhomirov, 33) is a leading member of the Russian mafia in Berlin.
Rubin then decides to help the woman and discusses how to proceed with the crime director (Nadeshda Brennicke, 49). Julie would like to be included in the witness protection program if she can find incriminating evidence against her husband. From then on, Rubin finds himself in a dilemma, as she is not allowed to tell Karow in order not to endanger the young woman.
Karow continues to investigate the Spree corpse, but realizes that his colleague is hiding something from him. Since trust between the two has always been a sensitive issue, Karow is disappointed by Rubin’s behavior – especially since they have also become closer in private. Will Rubin manage to free the young woman from the clutches of the mafia despite all odds?
Is it worth turning on?
Absolutely! Not only because it is the 15th and last case with Nina Rubin aka Meret Becker. The story takes place in the Berlin mafia milieu and is consistently told in an exciting way. The fact that the focus is on two women is nice: Nina Rubin and Julie Bolshakov, who wants to escape from her criminal family. The small, secret meetings between the two are superbly staged. The women don’t know each other, but a familiarity surrounds them from the start. But even in short, boisterous moments, a dark cloud hangs over the scenery. Both smile and yet sadness speaks from both eyes.
Of course, Rubin’s secrecy also affects her relationship with Robert Karow. For years, the two were very harsh with each other, only in the last few cases have they become closer – which is the subject of “The Girl Who Goes Home Alone”. But now the two fall back into old patterns, face each other suspiciously – only at the end do the walls collapse. It was important to director Ngo The Chau (45) to “create a showdown that makes it unmistakably clear that they had and loved each other without being meant for each other,” as he explains in an interview with the broadcaster.
Actress Meret Becker thinks it’s nice that the two didn’t get a chance for a relationship. “Missed opportunities or things that don’t come about and remain open are part of life,” she said in an interview with the news agency spot on news. The relationship that Karow and Rubin wanted to have “didn’t allow or weren’t able to,” the 53-year-old continued.
In addition to the two commissioners, the supporting actors also shine in this case. First and foremost is Bella Dayne, who completely embraces her role as the intimidated mafia wife Julie Bolshakov. The actress harmonizes perfectly with Meret Becker and it’s fun to watch the two women – even if the story contains quite brutal moments. One scene in particular is hard to bear, especially for viewers.
The ending provides an extra dose of drama and suspense. The makers say goodbye to Meret Becker with a big bang. Fans of the Berlin “crime scene” should definitely have tissues ready. All in all, it is a worthy departure for a commissioner who has played her way into the hearts of many people for over seven years.
