Overview

• Filming for the six-episode season began in late July in Leipzig and is scheduled to continue through early October.
• Hendrik Duryn reprises Stefan Vollmer as the series’ unconventional teacher who returns to the classroom with his signature blend of heart and humor.
• The new season introduces a largely new supporting cast led by Birte Hanusrichter as neighbor Nadia and Tanja Schleiff as principal Vanessa Bohm.
• RTL has confirmed the revival will be broadcast on its linear channel and the RTL+ streaming platform, though a premiere date has not yet been announced.
• Der Lehrer originally aired from 2009 until 2021, earning multiple awards, and its comeback underscores RTL’s strategy to leverage loyal audiences in a competitive media landscape.