# ZDF mockumentary series premiere

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zdf-mockumentary-series-premiere
> Updated: 2026-10-24T07:03:10.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

ZDF is premiering a new German workplace mockumentary series titled ‘Nine to Five – Das Amt’. Set in a fictional citizens’ office in Berlin-Tiergarten-Mitte-West, the eight-part series follows Ronja Keller, played by Friederike Kempter, a new department head from the private sector. 

The character is described as a “female counterpart to the ‘Stromberg’ style of horror-boss character” who utilizes private-sector skills and various tricks to advance her career within a rigid bureaucratic environment. The plot explores the clashes between Keller’s ambitions and a team defined by established routines, complex hierarchies, and administrative chaos. The ensemble cast includes Lisa Hrdina as Conny Beckmann, Yasin El Harrouk as Orkan Günes, and Kathrin Angerer as Doris Köhler.

The series is based on characters created by Tülin Sezgin, who used her real-life experiences as a civil servant in Berlin and her social media project ‘Conny from the Block’ as a foundation for the production. Sezgin also appears in a minor role as a canteen manager. 

Following its availability for streaming on ZDFmediathek starting October 2, 2026, the series is scheduled to air in weekly double episodes on ZDFneo on Tuesday evenings at 21:45, beginning October 27, 2026.

## Claims

- ZDFneo is releasing an eight-part mockumentary series titled ‘Nine to Five - Das Amt’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The series is set in the Berlin-Tiergarten-Mitte-West citizens' office. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Friederike Kempter plays the character Ronja Keller. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tülin Sezgin used her social media project ‘Conny from the Block’ as inspiration for the series. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The series airs on Tuesday evenings at 21:45 in double episodes. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: ZDFneo to premiere mockumentary series Nine to Five - Das Amt

ZDFneo will air ‘Nine to Five - Das Amt’, an eight-part mockumentary series inspired by real German civil service experiences.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdfneo-to-premiere-mockumentary-series-nine-to-five-das-amt

### 2026-10-14: Friederike Kempter stars in new ZDFneo mockumentary series

Friederike Kempter stars in the new ZDFneo mockumentary ‘Nine to Five – Das Amt’, portraying a manipulative manager in a fictional Berlin citizen service office.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/friederike-kempter-stars-in-new-zdfneo-mockumentary-series

### 2026-10-01: ZDF premieres new German mockumentary series ‘Nine to Five - Das Amt’

The German mockumentary series ‘Nine to Five - Das Amt’ premieres on ZDFmediathek, following a new manager attempting to reform a chaotic Berlin citizens' office.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdf-premieres-new-german-mockumentary-series-nine-to-five-das-amt

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