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Success abroad: Nord bei Nordwest” inspires in Italy!
The “Nord by Northwest” series celebrates successes in Italy and other countries. The filming location Fehmarn attracts viewers.
Success abroad: Nord bei Nordwest” inspires in Italy!
The small, picturesque harbors of Fehmarn and the charming streets of Schwanitz not only attract holidaymakers, but also an impressive number of television viewers: the crime series “Nord bei Nordwest” has become a real ratings hit in Italy. Loud ln-online.de The series started during the day and has already attracted 160,000 viewers to the screens. Christmas gave the production a further boost as prime time ratings rose to an impressive 250,000 viewers.
The concept, which shows an exciting mix of criminal cases and impressive everyday reality, is very well received by the audience. Starting next year, the series will air on the Giallo channel, part of Warner Bros. Discovery. Program director Sandro Sgrulloni emphasizes that the combination of crime and everyday life excites many. With more than 300,000 viewers when the new episodes return in 2025, the series should continue to make waves.
A picturesque filming location
“Nord bei Nordwest” is not only appreciated in Germany, but also enjoys international popularity - in addition to Italy, the series also runs in Portugal and Japan, with other countries expressing interest. The scenery takes place in the fictional town of Schwanitz, which in reality consists of the picturesque harbor of Orth on Fehmarn and its surroundings, where cozy brick buildings and winding cobbled streets can be found. The main character, the former Hamburg police officer Hauke Jacobs, played by Hinnerk Schönemann, works here as a veterinarian and is deeply involved in the goings-on in the small community. The other main actors include the police officer Hannah Wagner and the veterinary assistant Jule Christiansen.
The series has been running in ARD's Thursday crime series since 2014 and has already produced 27 exciting episodes, including titles such as "Käpt'n Hook" and "Der wilde Sven" elsewhere.de. Filming takes place not only in Fehmarn, but also in Hamburg and Travemünde, with important locations such as the Flügge lighthouse and the “Hotel zur Post” in Geesthacht serving as the backdrop.
International successes
The popularity of “Nord bei Nordwest” can also be seen in comparison to other series: “Morden im Norden” is running successfully in countries such as Austria, Slovakia and Lithuania and complements the diverse portfolio of German crime novels that are in demand across borders. On January 5th, “Morden im Norden” will conquer the screens with a new feature film, while “Nord bei Nordwest” offers sequels on January 29th with the episode “Pechmarie” and another on February 5th aovo.de.
In this country, “Nord bei Nordwest” even reached up to eight million viewers, which impressively demonstrates the popularity of the series. With a combination of clever characters, regional references and exciting storylines, the producers will certainly continue to have a good hand for the next episodes. And so the question remains which mysteries and criminal cases will be solved next in the picturesque landscapes of Schleswig-Holstein.