Rosalie Thomass debuts in Franken Tatort series

Actress Rosalie Thomass has joined the Franken-Tatort investigative team as Chief Inspector Emilia ‘Emmy’ Rathgeber. Her debut episode follows the departure of Dagmar Manzel, who played Paula Ringelhahn for ten cases.

The debut plot involves the investigation of a young man, Elias Schaller, found dead in a hotel. The investigation reveals a complex backstory involving childhood friends seeking retribution against a man they believe was responsible for the victim's suffering, despite a previous acquittal due to lack of evidence.

In recent commentary, Thomass has addressed social themes, criticizing outdated gender roles and what she describes as a ‘last stand of the patriarchy.’ She noted that the increasing complexity of social reality and the rise of female empowerment can cause fear in some segments of society.