TV Picks for Tonight: April 25, 2025
- Disclaimer: TV schedules may vary, and the specific programs described in this article may not air on the given dates. For accurate and up-to-date TV listings, please refer to your local TV guide.
8:15 PM, ARD, Death Ain't the Answer, Comedy Drama
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Widowered bookworm Hermann (Walter Sittler) fancies the elegant Hanne (Andrea Sawatzki) not as his soulmate, but an accomplice in his planned suicide. After discovering a terminal illness, he seeks to control his departure from life, rather than wither away like his deceased spouse. Hanne, a woman with a dark past involving three deceased husbands and knowledge of deadly poisons, becomes his target for a macabre wedding proposal.
8:15 PM, ZDF, The Old Fox: Privileged, Crime Series
Medical assistant Luise Behrends (Stephanie Schreyvogl) is found dead in her bathroom, apparently beaten to a pulp. With her abrasive demeanor, she made few friends, and for her close buddy Katharina Geron (Katharina Heyer), her ex-boyfriend is the obvious suspect. Caspar Bergmann (Thomas Heinze) and Annabell Lorenz (Stephanie Stumph) also suspect foul play, but as they delve deeper, they uncover that many might have had a fatal motive.
8:15 PM, ProSieben, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, Action Thriller
Agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is captured by Syndicate leader Solomon Lane (Sean Harris) after a daring mission in the secret IMF base in London. After escaping an underground hellhole, Ethan disappears, and the restructured IMF, now under CIA control, pursues him. As MI6 joins the chase, all parties seek to stop the Syndicate, a mysterious organization that continues to wreak havoc across the globe.
8:15 PM, RTL, Let's Dance, Dance Show
Celebrities take a spin on the dance floor, vying for the title of "Dancing Star 2025." But who's got the moves to win over the tough jury, consisting of Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge González? And who will capture the hearts of the viewers with their impressive performances? Hosts Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski lead the evening's entertainment.
8:15 PM, RTL2, Iron Man 3, Superhero Action
billionaire genius Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) observes as the ruthless terrorist Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) terrorizes the United States. While Iron Patriot (Don Cheadle) attempts to suppress the chaos alongside law enforcement, Tony initially remains aloof. However, after a personal tragedy, he decides to engage in battle against the Mandarin, placing himself in the crosshairs of this malevolent force.
- Despite the twist in the plot of "The Old Fox: Privileged," Katharina Geron, Luise Behrends' close friend, firmly believes her ex-boyfriend to be involved in her death.
- The intention behind Hermann's macabre wedding proposal in "Death Ain't the Answer" is to ensure a controlled departure from life, following the death of his deceased spouse.
- The entertainment landscape in 2025 is diverse, with TV options including dance shows like "Let's Dance" hosted by Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski.
- In a world where superheroes exist, such as Tony Stark from "Iron Man 3," even billionaire geniuses like him can find themselves in the line of fire when dealing with ruthless terrorists like the Mandarin.
