German television trends show shift toward digital streaming and mixed ratings

German television programming and viewership trends show varied results across several networks. The drama series ‘Der Fall Barschel’ will not have a traditional television repeat within 14 days of its August 20, 2026, broadcast, making the ARD Mediathek the primary option for viewers depending on digital licensing windows.

On Tele 5, the action film ‘Soldier Boyz’ aired on August 20, 2026, with availability for subsequent viewing shifting to the Tele 5 Mediathek rather than scheduled television repeats.

In terms of ratings, ProSieben’s ‘TV total’ achieved 0.91 million viewers and a 4.4 percent market share during a retro-themed special. However, the ‘TV total Stand-Up Club’ saw lower engagement with 0.45 million viewers. Meanwhile, the musical show ‘Erkennst DU den Song? LIVE’ continued to see low viewership, attracting only 0.10 million viewers.