The popular German crime series 'Nord bei Nordwest' will increase its annual episodes from three to four starting in 2026, with new episodes scheduled for January, February, and additional premieres in the fall. The series, set in the fictional Baltic Sea town of Schwanitz, features main characters Hauke Jacobs, Hannah Wagner, and Jule Christiansen, portrayed by Hinnerk Schönemann, Jana Klinge, and Marleen Lohse respectively. The upcoming episodes include 'Pechmarie' and 'Blindgänger,' which will be available in the ARD Mediathek from December 31, 2024, and broadcast on ARD in early 2025. The episodes are filmed mainly on Fehmarn and near Hamburg, with notable scenes involving a deaf actress, Anne Zander, playing a deaf character. The series will continue to be produced in a double-pack format, with four additional episodes planned for 2026 and 2027. The new episodes will feature a mix of crime investigations involving drug trafficking and weapons mafia, with some episodes directed by main actor Hinnerk Schönemann, who promises a dark humor tone. The series remains highly popular, with over seven million viewers, and is set to expand its storylines and character development.