TV Tips on Wednesday - German TV serves up drama, crime and queer family comedy this week
German television is offering a mix of entertainment this week, from high-stakes baking to thought-provoking drama. Viewers can catch everything from celebrity cooking challenges to crime thrillers and a fresh take on queer family dynamics in a new comedy series.
The schedule also includes a classic spy film and a modelling competition set in Los Angeles.
On Sat.1, The Great Celebrity Bake Off puts stars to the test as they attempt to create a waffle cake and a Paris-Brest pastry—without using an oven. The challenge highlights both creativity and precision, pushing contestants to think outside the box.
Meanwhile, ARD is airing the comedy series We Didn't Raise You Like This at 8:15 PM. The show, originally titled No Me Criaron Para Esto, follows a queer family whose balance is shaken when their daughter begins dating a man. Premiering in Spain in 2023, the series has since sparked discussions in Germany about gender identity, parental acceptance, and traditional values. Media outlets like FAZ and taz have debated its portrayal of a conservative family adjusting to their transgender child's transition.
For crime fans, ZDFneo presents Wilsberg: Bitter Pills, a drama centred on a bomb threat at a tax office. The plot also involves a private investigator monitoring a woman suspected of infidelity. Over on ProSieben, Germany's Next Topmodel – by Heidi Klum takes male and female contestants to Los Angeles for a photoshoot aboard a boat, with celebrity photographer Vijid behind the lens.
Film lovers can tune into kabel eins for Kingsman: The Secret Service, which follows a young recruit's intense training in a British spy organization. His mission: to thwart a billionaire's sinister global plot.
This week's lineup reflects a broad range of genres, from light-hearted baking competitions to hard-hitting social commentary. The comedy We Didn't Raise You Like This continues to generate conversation, while crime and fashion shows offer escapism. Each programme brings something distinct to German screens.
