On a Tuesday night in Germany, audiences were captivated by the gripping crime thriller "Nord Nord Mord" on ZDF, drawing in an impressive 6.26 million viewers (23.5%). The episode titled "Sievers und die Stille Nacht" outshone even German soccer, with even the DFB Cup match failing to attract more viewers. RTL's "Bauer sucht Frau" also held its ground, boasting 3.65 million viewers (14.0%).
Following closely behind was the DFB Cup match, with 3.30 million viewers (15.2%) tuning in to witness Borussia Mönchengladbach's 1:0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg after extra time. Sat.1 showcased "Navy CIS," securing 1.13 million viewers (4.2%), while ZDFneo's "Stralsund: Das Manifest" attracted 920,000 viewers (4.6%). Kabel eins broadcasted the US comedy "E-Mail für dich," hitting 780,000 viewers (3.2%).
Vox found its audience with "Hot oder Schrott," attracting 760,000 viewers (3.3%), while "The Big Bang Theory" on ProSeven brought in 560,000 sitcom enthusiasts (2.1%). RTLzwei's "Hartz und herzlich - Tag für Tag Benz-Baracken" garnered 470,000 viewers (1.8%).
German viewers are finding enjoyment in both streaming services and linear TV programs, with series like "The Åre Murders," "Cassandra," and "Cobra Kai" on Netflix and "Nord Nord Mord" on ARD TV among their favorites. Reality shows and sports events, such as Bundesliga 2 matches, are also drawing in strong viewership numbers.
Tables Turn: Crime Thriller Outshines Soccer
Tuesday's top viewing choice in Germany was the crime thriller "Nord Nord Mord" on ZDF, attracting 6.26 million viewers (23.5%) from 8:15 PM. The episode outplayed German soccer, as even the DFB Cup match failed to garner more viewers.
In the following timeslots, RTL's dating show "Bauer sucht Frau" held its ground, with 3.65 million viewers tuning in (14.0%), and the DFB Cup match brought in 3.30 million viewers (15.2%) from 8:45 PM. The match featured Borussia Mönchengladbach's 1:0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg after extra time.
Sat.1 featured "Navy CIS," drawing 1.13 million viewers (4.2%), while ZDFneo's "Stralsund: Das Manifest" garnered 920,000 viewers (4.6%). Kabel eins aired the US comedy "E-Mail für dich," with 780,000 viewers (3.2%) tuning in.
Vox presented "Hot oder Schrott," attracting 760,000 viewers (3.3%), and "The Big Bang Theory" on ProSeven drew 560,000 sitcom fans (2.1%). RTLzwei's "Hartz und herzlich - Tag für Tag Benz-Baracken" had 470,000 viewers (1.8%).
Popular Shows on German TV and Streaming Services
As of February 2025, the most popular shows on German TV and streaming services include:
- Cassandra:
- A German AI thriller series on Netflix about a smart home's AI assistant that comes back to life and becomes disturbingly attached to the family living there. It has managed to find an audience on Netflix just days after its February 6 premiere and is currently the sixth most popular show on the platform.
- The Åre Murders:
- A Nordic noir mystery-crime thriller based on the books "Hidden in Snow" and "Hidden in Shadows" by Viveca Sten. It follows a detective in Stockholm who gets dumped by her partner and suspended from her job, leading her to investigate a young woman's disappearance in a ski resort area.
- Too Hot to Handle: Germany: Season 2:
- A reality series on Netflix where a new batch of hot singles are put to the test to resist temptation and form genuine connections. It premiered globally on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
- Berlin ER:
- A gritty, edgy drama series on Apple TV+ that follows a young doctor managing a chaotic emergency room in Berlin. It premiered globally with two episodes on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and new episodes will drop every Wednesday through April 9.
These shows are among the top-rated and most popular on German streaming services as of February 2025.
