Markus Lanz's Talk Show Faces Streaming Challenges Despite Strong TV Ratings

The long-running ZDF program remains a leader in linear television viewership but struggles to attract significant audiences on streaming platforms.

Markus Lanz's ZDF talk show consistently performs well in linear TV ratings, with 1.9 million viewers tuning in on April 1, 2025.
Streaming viewership remains a challenge, with the show ranking 18th in week 12 of 2025 and attracting only 0.47 million streams on ZDF Mediathek.
Recent episodes have tackled key topics such as German coalition negotiations, Donald Trump's economic policies, and Russia's political climate under Vladimir Putin.
The April 2, 2025, episode featured a diverse guest lineup, including Peer Steinbrück, Elmar Theveßen, Ursula Weidenfeld, and Michael Thumann, offering insights into pressing global and national issues.
Despite low streaming performance, the show surpasses competitors like 'Caren Miosga' and 'Maybrit Illner' in streaming rankings.