Observed Signal · Jun 25, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
AXN schedules Agatha Christie miniseries and new seasons
AXN White will air the British Agatha Christie miniseries 'Kurz vor Mitternacht' (adaptation of Towards Zero) in Germany with all four episodes shown on September 15 at 20:15 and available in AXN White's on-demand libraries. AXN White also announced Season 5 of the British crime series 'Professor T.' (new episodes from September 24, with a marathon of seasons 1–4 from September 17–20). AXN Black will begin broadcasting Season 13 of 'Chicago P.D.' from September 2 (21 episodes, Wednesdays at 20:15), with previous seasons available for streaming. AXN Black and AXN White are distributable via Vodafone, Magenta TV, as a Prime Video Channel and are again part of Sky's portfolio.
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- AXN White will air the four-part Agatha Christie miniseries 'Kurz vor Mitternacht' (Towards Zero) on September 15 at 20:15; all episodes will also be available in AXN White's on-demand libraries.
- AXN White announced the fifth season of the British crime series 'Professor T.'; new episodes begin September 24 (Thursdays at 20:15) and seasons 1–4 will be shown in a marathon from September 17–20.
- AXN Black will start broadcasting Season 13 of 'Chicago P.D.' from September 2; the season comprises 21 episodes airing Wednesdays at 20:15 and will be available for streaming in the channels' mediatheks.
- AXN Black and AXN White are available via Vodafone, Magenta TV and as a Prime Video Channel, and have recently rejoined the Sky portfolio.
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