Preview - TV Tips on Tuesday
## 8:15 PM, ARD, The First, The Law Firm: Counterplay, Legal Drama
Because his dog bit a rooster to death, actor Bodo Rickert (Sven Martinek) is being sued by his production company for hundreds of thousands of euros in damages. The torn rooster was not just any poultry, but the leading actor of the TV crime series "Half Rooster" and Rickerts on-screen partner. Since filming has come to a standstill due to the incident, the producer Isa (Sabine Postel) intends to hold the attorneys accountable, withhold their fees, and write off the less popular actor from the series.
8:15 PM, ZDF, ZDFneo: Denmark's Royal Family, Doc
The beginning of a new era in Denmark's monarchy arrives on January 14, 2024, with the coronation of Frederik X. King. In the spotlight that day is also Christian, the new Crown Prince. More duty, more presence, more responsibility is what it means now for the newly eighteen-year-old Royal. Little is known about Christian and his siblings Isabella, Vincent, and Josephine, who are now stepping into the limelight. Although they live in the heart of Copenhagen and attend public schools, there are no pictures of them outside of official engagements. The Danes respect the privacy of their royal family and the right of the princes and princesses to their childhood.
8:15 PM, RTL, Raue - The Restaurant Savior, Docu-Soap
Emil needs help at his Berlin restaurant "Chez Emil". The 20-year-old realized his dream of having his own restaurant at the age of 17 without any training and now risks failing. At the end of the month, there's a large deficit in his sales - it can't go on. Tim tries to teach Emil how to keep a restaurant clean and Katharina puts in a lot of effort to become the boss of the electrical wiring.
8:15 PM, Tele 5, Two Faces of January, Thriller
- The American Rydal (Oscar Isaac) poses as a tour guide in Athens and encounters Colette (Kirsten Dunst) and Chester MacFarland (Viggo Mortensen) one day. He is immediately captivated by the two, their cultivated manners, and the apparent ease of their lives. However, the impression is deceitful. When Rydal visits the MacFarlands at their luxury hotel, Chester pressures him to help him dispose of an apparently unconscious man. Rydal agrees and finds himself drawn into a dark web of murder, jealousy, and intrigue.
8:15 PM, ZDFneo, The Quartet - Dark Heroes, Crime
The murder of Manuela Weidner (Petra Zieser) causes a stir in the Leipzig mayoral election campaign. Surprisingly, the favored Jan Temper (Alexander Khuon) becomes the focus of the investigation. With him being the son of the legendary Walter Temper (Thomas Thieme), a hero of the 89er Revolution and an idol of Commissioner Maike Riem (Anja Kling), the case becomes highly sensitive. A video appears showing the victim threatening to reveal a family secret.
- The focus of the investigation shifts towards uncovering the dark secrets hidden behind the renowned Law firm, where Bodo Rickert, the actor in trouble, is a partner.
- "The Two Faces of January" showcases the duel between Rydal's fascination and the darkness concealed behind the polished facade of the MacFarlands.
- Sven Martinek's character in "The Law Firm: Counterplay" faces a difficult battle in the courtroom, trying to clear his name while maintaining his professional reputation.
- King'sChildren, a popular TV series, might have to recast its leading character due to the legal drama surrounding Rickert's character.
- ZDFroyal: Denmark's Royal Children offers a glimpse into the lives of Christian, the new Crown Prince of Denmark, and his siblings, who are navigating their new roles in the royal family.
- In "Raue - The Restaurant Savior," Emil seeks professional help, focusing on improving his management skills and financial situation at the struggling restaurant.
- TV Tips might recommend viewers to tune into "The Two Faces of January" for a thrilling cinematic experience and a gripping encounter between the lead characters.
- Sven Martinek's performance in "The Law Firm: Counterplay" has been lauded by critics, highlighting his focus and dedication to his character in a challenging legal drama.
- As the first episode of "The Quartet - Dark Heroes" airs, viewers will become deeply engaged by Sabine Postel's portrayal of Commissioner Maike Riem, whose focus lies on solving the complex crime.
