SRF: Swiss "Tatort" inadequate
Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) is having its own «Tatort» episode, «Wunschdenken,» reworked. Nathalie Wappler, head of cultural programming, criticized the crime drama—which was scheduled to air in mid-April—as flawed in several respects.
The story, which is set in Lucerne, is complicated, contains clichés and lacks a local atmosphere, Wappler told the news agency SDA on Sunday. She was confirming an article in the SonntagsZeitung. Wappeler also believes that actress Sofia Milos, known from the US series CSI: Miami, is unsuitable as a "sidekick" alongside lead actor Stefan Gubser.
The crime thriller is now being reworked, and there may also be reshoots. Director Markus Imboden will continue to be responsible for the episode. However, Wappeler is leaving it open as to when the reworking will be completed. Instead of the Swiss contribution, a German production will therefore be shown in mid-April.
The TV stations ARD and ORF have been informed of the postponement, said the SRF Head of Culture. "Wunschdenken" is to be the first Swiss contribution, which is why it is particularly important to those responsible that it is convincing.
