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A documentary series about the housing challenges faced by young people in Germany – from renting and inheriting to buying.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 18.03.2030.

The documentary series examines the role of information through various historical examples, particularly how lies, conspiracy theories, and manipulations shape history.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek bis 1.1.2099.

The series is based on the autobiographical novel by Katja Oskamp: A writer in crisis dares to make a fresh start as a pedicurist in Berlin-Marzahn. Starring Jördis Triebel, Yvonne Yung Hee Bormann, Deborah Kaufmann (directed by Clara Zoë My-Linh von Arnim).
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 14.03.2026.

Bilal Bahadır's series tells the story of how major global shocks such as 9/11 or Charlie Hebdo affect the lives of young migrants in Germany.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 23.11.2025.

The documentary series follows two female bodybuilders on their journey to the Ms. Olympia competition in Las Vegas.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 04.08.2028.

The documentary series follows six migrant restaurateurs who have brought a piece of their identity to Germany with their dishes from their homelands.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 01.01.2099.

The series follows four people in search of their biological parents and their own identities.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 10.04.2026.

The documentary series shows the lives of young adults from East and West Germany and their experiences and perspectives in a changing society.
Watch on ARD mediathek until 30.09.2026.

A series about the professional and private lives of young German gourmet chefs. 
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 10.05.2027.

Host Avi Jakobs links fashion to social issues such as gender inclusion, sustainability and diversity, and explores the influence of subcultures such as hip-hop on the world of fashion.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 26.10.2027.

A comedy series starring Phil Laude as the narrow-minded and rule-obsessed teacher Frank Stimpel, who is transferred to a school in a socially disadvantaged area because of a racist slur and is confronted with difficult cases and extreme situations.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 01.04.2026.

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.

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.

At Wolff-Dieter Meurer's funeral, family and friends gather at his farm in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to pay their respects. Old wounds and family secrets are revealed. With Charly Hübner, Devid Striesow, Claudia Michelsen, Christine Schorn and others, directed by Jan Georg Schütte.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 09.03.2026.

In this documentary series, artists such as Moses Pelham, Azad, Sabrina Setlur and D-Flame talk about the beginnings of hip hop in Germany and the role Frankfurt played in this process.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 14.02.2026.

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 15.10.2025.

This drama series tells the story of 17-year-old Ronnie, who is admitted to a youth psychiatric ward due to anorexia and undergoes a therapeutic process until she recovers.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 01.09.2026.

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.

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.

The series looks behind the scenes of the world's largest folk festival, the Oktoberfest, and shows what it takes to organize this massive event.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 19.09.2029.

The documentary series portrays people and their stories from Chemnitz as the city prepares to become the European Capital of Culture 2025.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 31.12.2025.

The drama series tells six different short stories about relationships in the time of the Covid pandemic. Starring Jürgen Vogel, Natalia Belitski, Lea Zoe Voss, Maryam Zaree and others.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 25.11.2025.

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.