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TV schedule shifts in Slovakia & Czech Republic

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2026-07-31 09:14 UTC → 2026-08-06 14:34 UTC · added removed

In early June, Slovak broadcaster June Markíza outlined unveiled a broad summer 2026 lineup that blended slate across its main channel and sub‑channels (Doma, Dajto, KRIMI, KLASIK), mixing new series premieres such as the adventure drama *Sandokan* and *Sandokan*, the Voyo Original comedy *Sex O’Clock* O’Clock*, the Czech crime drama *Odznak Vysočina*, a modern retelling of *Robin Hood*, the crime‑comedy *Buldok* and the late‑season arrivals of *NCIS* and *NCIS: Origins* with returning continuations and classic repeats. Doma will broadcast *Chicago Fire* season 10, the Turkish series *Zakázané ovoce*, the telenovela *Vôňa vášne* and sitcoms *Frasier* and *Friends*; Dajto adds live Nike‑league football and the rescue‑action series *Záchranári z Havaja*; KRIMI introduces the French detective series *Balthazar*; KLASIK revives classic titles such as *Pobrežná hliadka* and extensive sports coverage across its channels. Two days later, *Vražedné pobrežie*. Markíza highlighted placed the Czech teen drama *Sex O’Clock*, emphasizing its provocative storyline and modest prior audience performance, and placed it O’Clock* in a prime‑time Thursday slot to bolster viewership despite recent rating declines. By late June, its mixed performance on Nova (initial 20 % share falling to about 12 %). The series, which tackles adolescent sexuality and a father’s coming‑out storyline, reflects the broadcaster’s push to bring Voyo Originals to free‑to‑air TV. Czech commercial channel Prima announced Prima, marking its 33‑year anniversary, shifted to a low‑viewership summer programming shift, concluding schedule, ending the long‑running drama *Kamarádi* and introducing inserting the police series *Polda* for the low‑viewership period. Prima from 1 July. It also previewed announced autumn projects (*Zrádci* season 3, *Polabí* continuation) and expanded its streaming catalogue with Disney, Marvel, Marvel and Korean dramas. In early July, Prima aired the dramas on Prima+. Summer ratings showed Prima’s classic Czech fairy‑tale film *Čertoviny* aired on 10 July, offering a Christmas‑themed family option in midsummer. Audience data released for 8 July showed while the domestic drama *Vyprávěj* topping led post‑20:00 ratings, underscoring the strength of local content. Mid‑July saw viewership on 8 July. Markíza confirm that the popular Slovak drama *Sľub* will return for confirmed a fourth season in September, continuing its record‑breaking viewership and expanding its storyline to spring 1986 with new characters and historical themes. Later in July, Markíza supplied further details on *Sľub*, noting the continuation of the central love story amid new family dynamics Slovak hit *Sľub* for September and broader mid‑1980s social issues. The broadcaster also announced promoted the 15th season of the historic drama *Dunaj*, set to debut on 1 September, focusing on Bratislava’s liberation and post‑war transition. These announcements illustrate a continued regional trend of reshaping schedules—adding fresh domestic productions for both summer and the upcoming fall slate while retiring long‑standing series and supplementing line‑ups with classic and international content to retain audiences during traditionally slower viewing periods.

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