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Das TraumschiffBora Bora Debuts to Divided Reactions as ZDF Restores Spin-Off

ZDF signals a bigger bet on the brand with a target of four films per year.

Overview

  • The Bora Bora episode aired on December 26 at 20:15 and is available in the ZDF Mediathek, with the follow-up Afrika: Madikwe set for January 1 at 20:15.
  • Viewer posts on X ranged from sharp criticism of dialogue and storylines to praise for the series’ escapist atmosphere and scenic images.
  • ZDF is bringing Kreuzfahrt ins Glück back into the holiday schedule after each Traumschiff film, airing Hochzeitsreise nach Korsika and Hochzeitsreise nach Ligurien at 21:45.
  • Network editors said resources will be concentrated on the main Traumschiff brand to strengthen it, with plans to lift annual production from three to four films.
  • Florian Silbereisen and Barbara Wussow lead the holiday cast with guest turns including Timothy Peach, while Hans Sigl confirmed he declined invitations due to parallel shooting schedules; Wussow also embraced the use of influencers for added reach.