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ARD Pushes 'Werwölfe' to Mediathek With Select Vorabend Broadcasts

The staggered three-block streaming launch, paired with limited 18:50 airings, aims to steer viewers toward ARD's streaming service.

Overview

  • ARD will release the second season of Werwölfe as 12 episodes in the Mediathek in three weekly blocks, with the final block available only on the streaming platform.
  • Das Erste will supplement the streaming launch by airing a small number of episodes in the early-evening 18:50 Vorabend slot to raise visibility for the format.
  • The new season expands the cast to 15 players and keeps the show's core mechanics of hidden roles and quest-based special roles that can shift power between Werwölfe and villagers.
  • Production stays with ITV Studios Germany and Michael Kessler returns as the show's narrator, preserving the series' creative continuity from season one.
  • Broadcasters and commentators view the split schedule as a deliberate programming tactic to broaden reach on linear TV while funnelling fandom and viewing hours into the ARD Mediathek.