Murder and intrigue: Friesland crowns the evening on ZDFneo!

Murder and intrigue: Friesland crowns the evening on ZDFneo!

Today, June 18, 2025, crime fans can look forward to a special television moment: the new episode of the popular ZDFneo series “Morden im Norden” will be broadcast at 9:45 p.m. The focus is particularly on the crime series “Friesland”, which has matured into a sophisticated brand over eleven years and not only impresses with its exciting plots, but also with a touch of irony. Evangelisch.de reports that the episode entitled “Storm Gulls” takes a twist that has it all.

The new episode revolves around crime writer Finn Onneken, whose book premiere falls through due to his unforeseen illness. Instead, he finds himself in a deadly situation when he is found murdered in his garden sauna - the door was wedged at the time of the crime. The tension is further fueled by the mysterious death of his husband, who was discovered alive on the beach after a storm. Suspicions quickly emerge: Klaas Eickhoff, one of Onneken's conflict partners, is in the spotlight, as are a pharmacist and a boat builder who is waiting for his wages. The complexity of the story is increased by the involvement of a scandal journalist and a mysterious woman.

A look at the new developments

“Storm Gulls” was originally known under the working title “Knüllenkieker”. The latter also refers to an association that wants to maintain traditional customs, but whose transformation into a political party plunges Onneken into conflict. These entanglements ensure that the plot becomes even more exciting. One thing is clear: there is a multi-faceted story at work here that also convinces the critics. IMDb shows how the quality of the series has matured from happy beginnings to dark, realistic adventures.

The episode is directed by Alexander Costea and has excellent visual design by Eugen Gritschneder. The visual narrative created in this way captivates the audience, while a message in the condolence book makes people sit up and take notice: “You cannot fly with someone else’s feathers.” This poetic note reflects the complexity and reverberations of the crime.

Context of crime in Germany

To provide a comprehensive insight, it is interesting to look at the perception of crime and its impact on society. The ZKFS determined in a study with over 5,000 participants between 2021 and 2024 that the perception of crime is strongly influenced by social and psychological factors. Feelings of threat, demographic aspects and even the role of the media play a central role.

These findings shed new light on the narratives in crime novels like “Friesland”. While viewers immerse themselves in the fictional worlds, they are also part of the debate about actual social fears and perceptions. An exciting interplay that both entertains and makes you think.