Grimme-Preis 2025 Highlights Decline in German TV Films and Rise of Socially Relevant Series

The nominations showcase a historic low for TV films while series and public broadcasters dominate the prestigious awards.

The 61st Grimme-Preis nominations reveal a historic low in the number of nominated TV films, with only four non-serial fictional works recognized.
Series dominate the nominations in the fiction category, with 10 out of 16 spots, highlighting socially relevant themes such as migration, racism, and gender issues.
Public broadcasters lead with 58 nominations, while private networks and streaming platforms collectively secure only six, their lowest count since 2017.
In the Information & Culture category, all 20 nominations come from public broadcasters, addressing topics like climate change, migration, and sexual violence.
Winners of the Grimme-Preis will be announced on March 6, 2025, with up to 16 awards and two special prizes to be presented.