The latest Dortmund "Tatort" episode, titled "Schmerz," marks the departure of Commissioner Herzog (Stefanie Reinsperger) after eleven installments, while delving into a murder series within the red-light district. Initially appearing as a typical underworld dispute, the investigation takes a profound turn when the team encounters a traumatized young Bosnian woman, drawing them into the brutal history of the Yugoslav Wars. The case becomes a personal ordeal for Klasnić (Alessija Lause), confronting her with suppressed war memories and past acquaintances, while Faber (Jörg Hartmann) and Herzog also grapple with old loyalties and guilt. The episode masterfully balances Herzog's emotional farewell with the enduring trauma of the Yugoslav Wars, particularly highlighting the violence against women, and culminates in a brilliantly staged "Mexican Standoff" finale.