Hartz and warm: Experience the chaotic life in Rostock!
Find out everything about the new season of “Hartz and warmly” in Rostock, which starts on August 25th on RTL Zwei.

Hartz and warm: Experience the chaotic life in Rostock!
On August 25, 2025, the new season of the social report “Hartz and cordial – day after day Rostock” starts on RTL Zwei. In this captivating series, the lives of the residents in Rostock's prefabricated housing estates on Blockmacherring are documented up close. At a glance you can see that the everyday life of the approximately 14,000 residents is often on the verge of subsistence level. The new episodes promise turbulent, emotional and chaotic stories that will captivate the viewer. The first part begins with an exciting cross-over visit to the Benz barracks in Mannheim, with the protagonists Carsten and Antje embarking on a journey of 750 kilometers to visit their friends Michael and Lothar.
Particularly noteworthy is Carsten, who, as a model car fan, is also very enthusiastic about the Technology Museum in Mannheim with its collection of over 300 vintage cars. Such personal stories make the series an authentic look at the challenges and hopes of local people.
Financial hardships and emotional support
Viewers can also look forward to the story of Pamela, who is struggling with financial difficulties. She lives on widow's pension and citizen's benefit and is faced with outstanding payments. Their situation reflects how many people in the region rely on government support and how difficult it is to cope with these circumstances.
Another fate that will appeal to emotions is that of Sandra and her family. Your move to East Frisia not only brings with it exciting changes, but also major challenges that the family has to overcome. Jana's story, on the other hand, brings an unexpected twist when her internet flirt turns out to be a cheater. Here her friends stand by her side and show how important social support is in difficult times.
The new episodes of the documentary soap will be broadcast Monday to Friday at 6:05 p.m. on RTL Zwei and offer a passionate, honest and often touching perspective on the lives of Rostock residents.
Another perspective: success stories in film
Both worlds - the poverty-stricken reality of the Rostock settlements and the glamorous stories of superstars like Cruise - illustrate the diversity of human experiences. It remains exciting to see how the new episodes develop and what messages they convey to viewers.
The full article can be found at Northern Courier.