Dortmunder's Police Commissioner is resigning from his position. - Dortmund's "Tatort" Commissioner is departing
In a heartfelt announcement, Austrian actress Stefanie Reinsperger has confirmed that she will be leaving the Dortmund "Tatort" series, a role she has portrayed since 2021. Reinsperger has been a captivating presence as homicide detective Rosa Herzog, working alongside Peter Faber (Jörg Hartmann).
Reinsperger's final appearance in the series will be in the upcoming episode "Pain", set to air in the first quarter of 2026. This episode will see her investigating a series of murder cases whose motives date back to the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s.
Since taking over the role from Aylin Tezel, Reinsperger has brought a unique and powerful energy to the series. Her first case, "Idyllic World", saw her investigating the murder of a pregnant woman in a high-rise settlement.
As she prepares to depart from the "Tatort" series, Reinsperger has expressed her emotions, stating, "It's not easy for me to let go of Rosa." However, she looks forward to new projects and roles, including her upcoming performances at the Vienna Burgtheater.
Reinsperger will soon grace the stage of the Burgtheater with her talent, taking on roles in Peter Handke's "Self-Accusation" and Mareike Fallwickl's "Elisabeth!". In "Elisabeth!", she will portray the former Austrian Empress Sisi, offering a fresh and feminist perspective on the historical figure.
The "Tatort" series from Dortmund, which began in 2012, has been a significant part of Reinsperger's career. As she moves on to new ventures, it remains unclear who will take on the role of Rosa Herzog in the series. The production team has yet to announce a successor.
Reinsperger's departure from the "Tatort" series marks the end of an era, but her talent and passion for her craft promise exciting new chapters in her career.
