Overview
- The latest episode focuses on a contested will that heightens tensions between Lilli and Caro without resolving the family rift.
- Rolf Pflüger’s death in Season 18 continues to drive the storyline, with his testament shaping the future of the family business.
- Hans Sigl says the show is taking a new direction as Dr. Martin Gruber is now married to Karin Bachmeier, a change he acknowledges is polarizing.
- Media reports note that Sigl has addressed the fan discussion about Anne’s absence, with coverage describing limited comments on his channels and confirming no current plans for an Anne return.
- The season opened to strong viewership of nearly 5 million and a 19.9% market share, with new episodes airing Thursdays on ZDF and appearing in the ZDF Mediathek one week early.