- Strategies for Friday Night Television Viewing
20:15 CET, ZDF - "The Boss: Falled Angel" - A Suspenseful Crime Thriller
You thought suicide was the cause, but the marks on the body near the boathouse tell a different story. Dr. Rüders (Tatja Seibt) is right, this is no simple case of self-harm. Mark Krombach was brutally murdered. The only lead? A cryptic phone number with the initials M.G. found in his pocket. It belongs to none other than Milan Graf (Anton Dreger), a man already serving time for a similar crime six years ago.
20:15 CET, RTL - "Let's Dance: Who Dances With Whom?" - The Dance Floor is Heating Up Again
Dance fever is back, even in the future! On RTL, the 18th season of Germany's most popular dance show launches with a bang. Hosts Victoria Swarovski and Daniel Hartwich welcome 14 celebrities, each eagerly anticipating their dance partner and the chance to conquer the dance floor for weeks or even months. Joachim Llambi, Motsi Mabuse, and Jorge González are ready to judge, ensuring the celebrity dancers are not just entertaining, but also performing with grace and precision.
20:15 CET, ProSieben - "Jack Reacher" - A Deadly Game of Investigation
Meet Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise), a former military policeman and highly decorated veteran with a knack for getting himself entangled in deadly intrigues. When he's tasked with interrogating a sniper who shot five people at random, he finds himself in a web of deceit. He soon discovers the case isn't as simple as it seems, and the truth may be more dangerous than he ever imagined.
20:15 CET, arte - "Scrap!" - Ordinary Life in an Unlikely Place
Mirko Talhammer (Lucas Gregorowicz) thought he left his roots behind when he moved to a swanky Hamburg insurance office, but a visit from two eccentric characters brings his past crashing back. They remind him of the scrapyard back home, where family, fights, and scrap metal are the order of the day. Mirko's late father has other plans for him, leaving his brother Letscho (Frederick Lau) and the crumbling scrapyard as unwelcome inheritances.
21:15 CET, ZDF - "SOKO Leipzig: Up Close" - A Case of Jealousy and Suspicion
Eva Siebert (Emilia von Heiseler), a sexual companion, thought she had the perfect job, helping those with disabilities find closeness and affection. But when she's found dead, two suspects are quickly arrested at the crime scene - her rival, Matic (Roman Schomburg), and Henk (Holger Bülow). As investigations progress, Léon Spieß (Benjamin Raue), a young man with Down syndrome, could play a crucial role in solving the case.
Enrichment Insights:- Fans of intense, personal crime thrillers might enjoy the Morgan Brookes series, which sees a rookie officer delve into deadly intrigues.- For espionage thriller fans, the James Ryker series could be a great pick, with its fast-paced action and well-developed characters.- True crime enthusiasts might find the case of Andre "Angel" Melendez intriguing, as it unfolds on Oxygen and Peacock's "New York Homicide" show.
In 2025, a medical mystery might arise regarding a dancing syndrome, as Milano Graf, a former dancer serving time for a similar crime, is expected to be released from prison. Someone is supposed to have asked, "What caused this new dance syndrome?"
Despite being known for its luxurious insurance office, the scrapyard in Hamburg still has a strong influence, and people often question, "What is it about the scrapyard that has such a hold on people?"
While trying to solve a murder case, investigators might come across the question, "What could have driven Mark Krombach's killer to act in such a brutal manner?"
