[REVISION HISTORY]

Czech and Slovak TV programming developments

Updated 13 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-09-15 05:48 UTC → 2026-09-21 02:52 UTC · added ~~removed~~

As of mid-September 2026, Czech and Slovak television networks are navigating programming shifts and intense viewership ~~challenges.~~ competition. In the Czech Republic, TV Nova is transitioning toward shorter ~~productions, such as~~ productions like ‘Boží plán’ and ‘Muži v ~~letu’,~~ letu’ while migrating ~~content from its~~ Oneplay ~~platform~~ content to linear television. In a recent ratings battle, Nova’s new series held a 22.15 percent share in the key 15–54 demographic, leading Prima’s 13.8 percent. However, Prima secured the top spot among viewers aged 15+ with a 20.37 percent share, driven by the return of the reality show ‘Zrádci’ and the drama ‘Polabí’, narrowly beating Nova’s 19.12 percent share. Meanwhile, Česká televize is expanding its literary and animated ~~offerings, including the ČT :D series based on Ferda the Ant~~ offerings and ~~Beetle Pytlík.~~ recently adjusted its weekend schedule to provide live coverage of NATO Days and Czech Air Force Days from Ostrava. In Slovakia, ~~the programming landscape is marked by intense competition and fluctuating ratings. While~~ STVR has seen a resurgence with the return of the quiz show ‘5 proti ~~5’, the show’s new era, which launched on August 31, 2026, features~~ 5’ after a four-year hiatus. Hosted by Andy ~~Kraus as~~ Kraus, the ~~host, replacing Andreja Bičan. The~~ modernized format ~~maintains its core of two five-member teams guessing common Slovak opinions but has introduced~~ includes a ~~modernized studio,~~ new ~~visual elements,~~ studio and a bonus musical round. ~~Markíza’s relaunch of~~ The baking competition ‘Pečie celé Slovensko’ is also in its sixth season, featuring contestants from the Žilina region including Daniel Púček, Dušan Ujček, Marek Ďördík, and Simona Bartelová. Markíza continues to face challenges; ‘SuperStar’ ~~has faced difficulties, with~~ ratings ~~recently falling~~ have fallen below 5% 5 percent amid criticism of the jury, and the ~~jury facing criticism regarding a lack~~ relaunch of ~~Slovak representation. Additionally, Markíza’s improvisational entertainment show~~ ‘Možné je všetko!’ has ~~returned following a summer break, but its relaunch has met with~~ received mixed ~~reactions. While~~ reactions, with some ~~fans welcomed the return of host Dano Dangl and the cast, social media~~ critics ~~have described~~ labeling the humor as ‘cringe-worthy’ or ‘forced.’ Other developments include the sixth season of the baking competition ‘Pečie celé Slovensko,’ featuring contestants such as Daniel Púček, a catering professional from Žilina. Meanwhile, ‘cringe-worthy.’ To compete, TV Joj has ~~adjusted its Wednesday night schedule by launching~~ launched the ~~new~~ crime series ‘Jednotka Jastrab’ ~~to compete against ‘SuperStar.’ Additionally, the series ‘Sľub’ remains a subject of debate following the introduction of the character Dr. Inga Grendová.~~ on Wednesday nights.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.