Series

Take a deep dive into the media libraries of the public broadcasters and other streaming services with our streaming tips. From drama and comedy to fascinating documentaries, there are plenty of binge-worthy series available for you to enjoy.
  • 2022-2023, comedy, 210/240 min, OV with German subtitles

    Doppelhaushälfte

    In this comedy series, two very different families live side-by-side in a semi-detached house in the Berlin countryside. Will they get along or could this be a recipe for disaster? Starring Milan Peschel, Minh-Khai Phan-Thi and Maryam Zaree.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 31.01.2026.

    Doppelhaushälfte ZDF © ZDF / Johanna Schröder / [M] Thomas Carls © ZDF / Johanna Schröder / [M] Thomas Carls

  • 2021, documentary, 118 min, OV with German subtitles

    Sound of Germany

    A three-part documentary about musician Olli Schulz’s journey across Germany and his reflections on the current state of the country and society.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 2099.

    Sound of Germany © NDR © NDR

  • 2023, thriller, 250 min, OV with German subtitles

    Der Schatten

    In this mystery thriller series, journalist Norah is told by a beggar that she will kill a man called Arthur Grimm on 13 August. Following the ominous prophecy, strange things start to happen in Norah’s life... Based on the novel by Melanie Raabe. Starring Deleila Piasko and Andreas Pietschmann.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 08.04.2026.

    Der Schatten © ZDF / Tomas Mikule © ZDF / Tomas Mikule

  • 2021, crime, 180 min, OV with German subtitles

    Sörensen

    Crime series by and starring Bjarne Mädel, based on the novels by Sven Stricker. Chief Inspector Sörensen suffers from an anxiety disorder and transfers to a supposedly quieter town in Nordfriesland, where he hopes life will be more peaceful. Things are not as uneventful as he might have hoped though.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 23.02.2026.
     

    Sörensen © NDR/Michael Ihle © NDR/Michael Ihle

  • 2023, documentary, 132 min, OV with German subtitles

    Bikepacking nach Paris

    In this documentary series we follow three friends on their cycling adventure from Munich to Paris. Their journey takes 20 days, a distance of around 1,300 kilometres and involves steep climbs of more than 10,000 metres.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 2099.

    Bikepacking nach Paris - Bergfreundinnen © BR/Jens Scheibe © BR/Jens Scheibe

  • 2023, documentary, 270 min, OV with German subtitles

    Unser Brot

    This three-part documentary is a fascinating insight into the lives of the people who make sure we have fresh, delicious bread on our tables every day: Bakers, millers and farmers.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 06.04.2027.

    Unser Brot © NDR © NDR

  • 2023, comedy, 96 min, OV with German subtitles

    Clashing Differences

    In this drama, the planned House of Womxn panel at the International Women’s Conference is in trouble: too white! It has to be more diverse... Starring Thelma Buabeng, Minh-Khai Phan-Thi, Şafak Şengül and Jane Chirwa.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 07.03.2026.

    Clashing Differences © ZDF / Diara Sow © ZDF / Diara Sow

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