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Doktor Ballouz Ends With Extended Final Season Premiering on ZDF Tonight

Citing falling audience numbers, ZDF delivers an eight-episode farewell to give viewers closure.

Overview

  • All eight final episodes have been streaming in the ZDFmediathek since September 25, with the Free-TV run starting October 2 at 20:15 as weekly double episodes over four weeks.
  • ZDF confirmed the series will conclude with season four, praising it as a strong medical that no longer met viewership expectations.
  • Audience averages declined from 4.813 million viewers and a 14.8% share in season one to 3.028 million and 11.4% in season three.
  • The final season’s setup brings in medical director Dr. Angela Saad, whose mandate to renovate or close the rural clinic sets off a leadership struggle without revealing outcomes.
  • Lead actor Merab Ninidze voiced sadness over the farewell in an interview and said meeting the real Amin Ballouz influenced his portrayal.