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Farmers in love on RTL are hot on the heels of ZDF

Farmers in love on RTL are hot on the heels of ZDF

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Farmers in love on RTL are hot on the heels of ZDF
Farmers in love on RTL are hot on the heels of ZDF

Riding the Wave of Success - RTL outperforms ZDF with "Bauer sucht Frau"

Last night, RTL nailed it with "Bauer sucht Frau," attracting a whopping 3.84 million viewers (14.8%) and leading the pack in the 14-49 age group with a market share of 15.2% (810,000 viewers). Inka Bause's dating show was a hot ticket, dominating Monday evening primetime.

Meanwhile, ZDF held its ground with the comedy show "Zwei Weihnachtsmänner sind allem zuviel," starring Marie Burchard, Serkan Kaya, and Joachim Kröl, boasting a viewing audience of 4.25 million (16.0%).

Elsewhere, Das Erste aired the animal documentary "Ein Jahr auf unserer Erde," drawing in 2.42 million viewers (9.0%), followed by "Hart aber fair" with Louis Klamroth. The ARD discussion show featured FDP defense politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann and ZDF correspondent Katrin Eigendorf, who discussed the upcoming year 2023 under the motto "2023 - ein Jahr, das uns dazu lernen lässt, Angst zu wägen" - attracting 2.28 million viewers (9.0%).

Over at ZDFneo, the British crime thriller "Inspector Barnaby: Blood is thicker..." was the channel's pick for the night, drawing in 1.97 million viewers (7.4%). "Die Höhle der Löwen" captivated 1.50 million viewers (6.5%) on Vox, while "Pulp Fiction" aired on Kabel eins with 680,000 viewers (3.0%).

On Sat.1, "Die Comedy Märchenstunde" entertained 600,000 viewers (2.4%), while "Jenke. Report. Künstliche Intelligenz: Viel Hoffnung, viel Gefahr und das große Geld" attracted 560,000 viewers (2.1%) on ProSieben. The RTLzwei social report "Deutschland - Deine Schulden" boasted 480,000 viewers (1.9%).

Further Reading

RTL's victory with "Bauer sucht Frau" sparked excitement among Inka Bause admirers across Germany. The show's impressive ratings serve as a significant win for the channel, outperforming ZDF's comedy show "Zwei Weihnachtsmänner sind aller zu viel". As the media landscape in Germany evolves, RTL competes with public broadcasters like ZDF, striving to maintain high ratings. The success of "Bauer sucht Frau" cements RTL's place in the nighttime TV entertainment sphere and highlights the significance of captivating content in attracting and retaining audiences.

The Big Picture

The current TV rating race between RTL and ZDF isn't explicitly highlighted in available sources. However, it's clear that both broadcasters play crucial roles in the ever-changing German media landscape, constantly wrestling for audiences with traditional broadcasting and emerging streamers.

  1. Competitive Landscape:
  2. The presence of streaming services like TF1+ (as experienced in France) indicates a competitive edge in the TV market[1].
  3. Legal Disputes:
  4. The ongoing dispute among ARD and ZDF with ProSiebenSat.1 over content embedding issues in the Joyn streaming service illustrates the complexities in the TV market[1].
  5. Rising Talent:
  6. Participants like Anna Heiser of "Bauer sucht Frau" demonstrate the success of engaging content and the potential for stars to emerge from popular TV shows[2].

In conclusion, while detailed data is lacking on the current TV ratings competition between RTL and ZDF, the importance of captivating content in the rapidly evolving German media landscape becomes apparent.

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