Television and streaming industry updates: series departures and new premieres

Several updates in the television and streaming industry have been announced. In Germany, RTL+ will remove various films and series from its platform in October 2026, including the “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Fack ju Göthe” franchises, as well as “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”. Additionally, actress Henrike Hahn has announced her departure from the ZDF series “Bettys Diagnose” to pursue new roles and formats.

In the United States, the FOX comedy “Animal Control” is returning for its fifth season with the premiere episode “Seahawks and Piglets,” featuring Joel McHale and Ken Jeong. Meanwhile, the animated series “Universal Basic Guys” has revealed its guest voice roster for season three, including Jay Pharoah, Cheri Oteri, and Adam Devine. The action spin-off “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” starring Shemar Moore, has also premiered on Starz in the US.