Overview

• ZDF program director Dr. Nadine Bilke said the broadcaster must let go of beloved series to make room for fresh formats aimed at younger demographics.
• Game Two will air its final episode on July 3, 2025, after 13 seasons when its contract with ZDFneo expires.
• Marie fängt Feuer concluded in April after nine seasons following a 2022 timeslot shift that drove down its ratings.
• The medical drama Dr. Ballouz is set to close out its fourth season this autumn after audience numbers fell below three million.
• Generation Z was cut after one season by its primary commissioner, Channel 4, highlighting co-production risks for niche genres.