German television updates: ZDF crime series and RTL viewership shifts

German television is seeing several developments across various formats. ZDF has commenced filming for a new crime series titled ‘Eifeltod’, starring Marie Burchard and Bastian Reiber. Filming is taking place in Eupen and surrounding areas, with production expected to continue until late October.

In reality programming, the show ‘Die Beet-Brüder’ has faced scheduling disruptions. Following a missed broadcast on VOX, Gunnar Fichter indicated that the series is expected to return in October, likely moving from a Monday to a Sunday time slot.

Meanwhile, RTL is facing viewership challenges. The season premiere of ‘Sommerhaus der Stars’ saw lower-than-expected engagement, narrowly avoiding an all-time low, while ‘Wer wird Millionär?’ experienced a significant drop in audience numbers.

In entertainment news, actors from the RTL series ‘Unter uns’ shared personal anecdotes regarding their first experiences with kissing during interviews.