Observed Signal · Sep 4, 2026 · Distribution · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Krank Berlin Gets Free-TV Premiere Date
The German medical drama series "Krank Berlin" will finally air on free TV, with ZDFneo broadcasting all eight episodes of the first season starting November 25, 2026, in double episodes on Wednesdays at 9:45 PM. The series will also be available on ZDF's streaming portal from November 6, 2026. Produced by Real Film Berlin and Violet Pictures in co-production with ZDF and Apple TV+, the series received two German Television Awards. The show follows a young doctor in a Berlin emergency room and explores the challenges of the healthcare system. Originally commissioned by Sky Deutschland, it was rescued by ZDF after Sky withdrew, with Apple later joining as an international partner.
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- ZDFneo will broadcast all eight episodes of 'Krank Berlin' starting November 25, 2026, in double episodes on Wednesdays at 9:45 PM.
- The series will be available on ZDF's streaming portal from November 6, 2026.
- 'Krank Berlin' is a co-production of Real Film Berlin and Violet Pictures, produced with ZDF and Apple TV+.
- The series won two German Television Awards last year.
- Sky Deutschland originally commissioned the series but withdrew four weeks before filming, leading ZDF to step in.
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