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Bauer Sucht Frau’ Season 21 Opens Strong as New Episodes Roll Out on RTL and RTL+

A week-ahead streaming window and a fixed prime-time slate are fueling renewed buzz for the long-running matchmaking series.

Overview

  • The season’s TV run began on November 3 at 20:15, drawing 3.33 million viewers and a 13.8% share among 14–49-year-olds, according to reports.
  • Episodes stream on RTL+ one week before broadcast, with RTL airing weekly Monday slots before moving to Monday–Tuesday pairs in December.
  • This year’s lineup features 13 farmers and follows the familiar arc from candidate introductions to the barn festival and farm stays.
  • Early coverage highlights contestant-specific moments, including a personal no‑go list unveiled by Johann and a tense first meeting between two women selected by Thomas.
  • Reports also note standout attention around Friedrich’s large pool of suitors, an early spark for one senior participant, and mixed outcomes for Insa’s invitations, with more developments due in episode two on November 10.