# Czech TV ratings competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-tv-ratings-competition
> Updated: 2026-08-01T17:20:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Czech Television’s programming drew strong domestic viewership. A documentary on singer Eva Pilarová aired on ČT1, while the crime series Polda on Prima led the 15+ audience and the family series Vyprávěj on ČT1 captured the highest share among viewers aged 15‑54.

A few days later, the public‑service crime series Kriminálka z Ostravy achieved a rare ratings victory, pulling more than 850,000 viewers and a 28 % share, outpacing commercial rivals Nova’s Specialisté and Prima’s Polda. The shift highlights the competitive dynamics among Czech domestic series across public and private channels.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Kriminálka z Ostravy tops Czech TV ratings with 850,000 viewers

Kriminálka z Ostravy captured over 850,000 Czech viewers, outpacing Nova’s Specialisté and Prima’s Polda in prime time.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kriminlka-z-ostravy-tops-czech-tv-ratings-with-850000-viewers

### 2026-07-29: Czech Television airs Eva Pilarová documentary and sees strong ratings for “Polda” and “Vyprávěj”

Czech Television aired a documentary on Eva Pilarová on 31 July 2026, while TV ratings on 29 July 2026 showed “Polda” leading viewership and “Vyprávěj” topping the 15‑54 share.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-television-airs-eva-pilarov-documentary-and-sees-strong-ratings-for-polda-and-vyprvj

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