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Cancellation of German soap opera ‘Unter uns’

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RTL has announced the cancellation of its long-running daily soap opera, ‘Unter uns’, which has aired for more than 30 years. The decision has caused significant emotional distress among the cast and fanbase, with actors reporting they were informed of the cancellation only days prior to the announcement. Actor Miloš Vuković, who has played the character Paco Weigel for nearly 27 years, expressed shock at the news, describing the decision as a ‘clear shock’ while noting that the decline of linear television had been predictable. Production is expected to end at the conclusion of 2026, with the final episode scheduled for March 2027. The cancellation comes amid broader viewership challenges for RTL. Recent programming, RTL and other German private broadcasters. Major networks, including ProSieben and Sat. 1, have reported substantial declines in primetime ratings, particularly within the key 14-49 age demographic. Specific programming struggles have been noted, such as RTL’s flagship quiz show, ‘Wer wird Millionär?’, has seen significant which saw its audience drops, and the season premiere of fall from approximately three million viewers to 2.11 million in a single week following a summer break. This decline was attributed to a delayed start time caused by a special news broadcast. Other programs, including ‘Das Sommerhaus der Stars’ struggled to reach one million viewers, though the broadcaster continues to monitor streaming numbers on RTL+. As the series approaches its conclusion, cast members and Sat. 1’s ‘Wer ist Deutschlands Superhirn?’, have also reported low market shares, while public broadcaster ARD has continued to engage with the media, sharing personal anecdotes regarding their early acting experiences, including stories about their first experiences see strong performance with kissing during interviews. crime dramas.

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  1. 2026-09-11 07:00 UTC Cancellation of German soap opera ‘Unter uns’
  2. 2026-09-09 20:19 UTC Cancellation of German soap opera ‘Unter uns’
  3. 2026-09-09 17:54 UTC Cancellation of German soap opera ‘Unter uns’
  4. 2026-09-09 11:34 UTC Cancellation of German soap opera ‘Unter uns’
  5. 2026-09-09 09:35 UTC Cancellation of German soap opera ‘Unter uns’

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