German TV Highlights for October 8: Crime Drama Revisits NSU Murder and Anke Engelke Stars in New Comedy Web Series

On October 8, 2025, German television offers a stark contrast in entertainment with a gripping crime drama and a lighthearted comedy series. The crime film 'Die Nichte des Polizisten', airing on the First channel at 8:15 PM, dramatizes the true story of Rebecca Hanselmann, a 23-year-old police trainee played by Magdalena Laubisch. Rebecca uncovers a far-right network within organized crime and police, leading to her tragic assassination by masked gunmen — a narrative reflecting the 2007 murder of police officer Michèle Kiesewetter by the NSU, a far-right terrorist group responsible for multiple murders across Germany. This film, available for streaming on ARD-Mediathek, confronts viewers with a disturbing chapter in German history, emphasizing ongoing repercussions of extremist violence (ID 92366).

Meanwhile, the comedy web series 'Boah, Bahn!' premieres online, starring Anke Engelke as Tina, a train manager navigating the daily challenges of Deutsche Bahn staff. Produced in collaboration with Deutsche Bahn and available for free on YouTube and social platforms, this mockumentary injects humor into transit life while honoring the dedication of employees facing difficult circumstances. Engelke’s portrayal, informed by a hands-on internship with the railway company, conveys empathy and offers a welcome comedic relief alongside the evening's serious programming (ID 92363).

These contrasting offerings highlight German TV’s diversity in addressing real-life social issues through dramatization and embracing humor in everyday experiences, providing viewers with both reflection and amusement on October 8, 2025.