Drama in Big Little: Pamela fights with Mickey and new life plans!
The documentary “Hartz und Herzen” accompanies life in Rostock’s Groß Klein district. New episodes from October 4th, 2025.

Drama in Big Little: Pamela fights with Mickey and new life plans!
The exciting world of the residents of Groß Klein
In the Duisur area of Rostock, the popular documentary series “Hartz and cordial – day after day Rostock Groß Klein” impressively shows what life is like for people in the Groß Klein district. With around 14,000 residents and in close proximity to the Baltic Sea, the district is characterized by the challenges and hopes of its residents. The series highlights the emotional experiences of the protagonists on a weekly basis and offers an authentic insight into the everyday lives of the people who live here. Nordkurier reports that…
Perfect mix of challenges and hopes
The new season shows, among other things, Pamela, who is struggling with her feelings for Mickey from Magdeburg. He hardly found any positive words for her in a spin-off of the series, but the 59-year-old remains optimistic because a new admirer is showing interest in her. Nicole, 24 years old, is also the focus as she waits for an assessment by the employment office after a herniated disc so that she can return to work. Her sister Jana supports her as best she can. Before Mickey comes to Rostock, Pamela asks herself how she should deal with her emotional state. Dutchmagazine reports that…
Boxing matches and parades
Exciting events will be shown in the coming episodes: Carsten (47) and Jean compete against each other in a boxing match on Wednesday, while Jasmin and Maik, a young couple, move and offer Pamela furniture. She herself is looking for practical items for her small one-room apartment, and while Maik finds a piece that gives him goosebumps, Pamela doesn't have a quiet moment because Mickey has announced that he's coming to Rostock. The series not only addresses personal fates, but also takes a look at the social conditions in Groß Klein, which is known for its high number of recipients of citizens' benefit.
New and familiar faces in the documentary
In the current storyline, old acquaintances such as Sandra, a mother of six with multiple sclerosis, and the pensioner Regina are also introduced. Their stories reflect the realities of life in the socially difficult environment of Groß Klein. The series deals warmly with life on the margins of society and offers a voice to people who are often hardly heard. The protagonists of the documentary are not only complete characters, but also bearers of hope and fighters in their daily lives.
A look at the popularity of the series shows that viewers value the authentic and honest insights into the everyday lives of the people in the district. The new episodes can be seen on weekdays at 6:05 p.m. on RTL Zwei and promise interesting developments in the complex world of Groß Klein.