Small delay: New crime novels from Nord bei Nordwest from January 2024!
The popular crime thrillers “Nord bei Nordwest” start with new episodes on February 29th and 5th, 2024. Available in the ARD media library.

Small delay: New crime novels from Nord bei Nordwest from January 2024!
The fan base of the popular crime series “Nord bei Nordwest” still has to be patient. How Moin.de reported, the new episodes will not be on the program until the end of January 2024. The first film, “Nord bei Nordwest – Pechmarie”, will be broadcast on January 29, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. “Duds” follows on February 5th. Only two new episodes are planned this year, which is definitely a deviation from the usual rhythm.
The postponement of the broadcast is due to a new format and the European Handball Championships, which will dominate ARD's broadcast slots from January 15, 2024. A lot has already been heard about the content of the new episodes: “Pechmarie” deals with a mysterious discovery of four dead people in Schwanitz, with a drug deal containing explosives being suspected as the background story. The second film, “Unexploded Ordnance,” is about the evacuation of the city due to a war relic, which puts the protagonists’ nerves to the test.
An overview of the audience numbers
The series “Nord bei Nordwest” is not only very popular, but also has high ratings. Loud WAZ.de The first broadcast in 2023 with “On the Run” on January 5th was well received. The episode revolves around the dramatic escape of four prisoners, which further underlines the suspense of the series.
Hinnerk Schönemann, known in the role of Hauke Jacobs, took over the direction for the first time. With solid ratings, the ARD productions are doing well, even compared to other crime series on German television. How Statista shows, various crime series have fought for the attention of viewers in 2024, and “Nord bei Nordwest” is definitely one of them.
What happens next?
Fans can look forward to the fact that the two new films will also be available in the ARD media library from January 1, 2026. This gives viewers the opportunity to enjoy the exciting stories from the comfort of their own home. Hinnerk Schönemann and the rest of the ensemble have made a name for themselves in the Dutch coastal town of Schwanitz and the series has been a long-running hit on German television since its premiere in 2014.
It remains unclear whether fewer episodes will be shown this year than in previous years. There is currently initial speculation that episodes that have already been produced could possibly be broadcast next year. The anticipation for the new stories remains unbroken, and fans can be excited to see what else the crime series has to offer!