Observed Signal · Jun 24, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral

ProSieben to Air Timon Krause Mentalist Show Aug 5

Executive Signal Summary

ProSieben will add a new mentalist entertainment format, "Ich durchschaue jeden!" featuring mentalist Timon Krause, to its summer primetime schedule starting 5 August 2026. The broadcaster will air four episodes Wednesdays at 20:15, followed by a related documentary series at 21:45 in which Krause explores psychological topics such as love, hypnosis and manipulation. The show was produced by i&u Studios in the previous September and is presented on stage by host Matthias Opdenhövel. SevenOne Entertainment Group’s show chief Hannes Hiller is quoted describing the program as thrilling and unpredictable. The announcement was reported by DWDL on 24 June 2026.

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A broadcaster's primetime schedule change is primarily a programming update with limited industry impact; it affects linear TV ad inventory and summer scheduling but is not industry‑shifting.

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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding

  • ProSieben will broadcast the new show "Ich durchschaue jeden!" starting 5 August 2026 in primetime.
  • The program consists of four episodes airing Wednesdays at 20:15 CET.
  • The show stars mentalist Timon Krause and is hosted by Matthias Opdenhövel.
  • The format was produced by i&u Studios in the previous September.
  • A follow-up documentary series, "Ich durchschaue jeden - die Menschenkenner-Doku", will air Wednesdays at 21:45 after the show.

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“ProSieben will include the new show "Ich durchschaue jeden!" with mentalist Timon Krause in its summer schedule from August 5, 2026 (airing ...”

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Primary Source Grounding & Direct Attribution
Direct Origin Attribution
Primary Reporting: DWDL•Published: Jun 24, 2026
Original Coverage Title: “Ab 5. August lässt ProSieben zur Primetime Gedanken lesen - DWDL.de”

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TV (linear)Jun 24, 2026

ProSieben to Air Mentalist Timon Krause from Aug 5

ProSieben will add a new mentalism show, "Ich durchschaue jeden! - Timon Krauses Mentalisten Show," to its summer prime-time lineup starting August 5, 2026. The broadcaster will air four episodes on Wednesdays at 20:15, followed by a documentary series at 21:45 titled "Ich durchschaue jeden - die Menschenkenner-Doku." The format, produced by i&u Studios last September, features mentalist Timon Krause and is hosted by Matthias Opdenhövel. SevenOne Entertainment Group show chief Hannes Hiller described the program as thrilling and unpredictable. The announcement was reported by DWDL.de on 2026-06-24.

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TV (linear)Aug 6, 2026

Strong Debut for Mentalist Timon Krause on ProSieben

ProSieben’s new show “Ich durchschaue jeden! - Timon Krauses Mentalisten Show” opened solidly on Wednesday with 0.71 million total viewers (3.9% share) and 0.27 million viewers aged 14–49, yielding a 10.1% share and placing ProSieben second in 20:15 among that demo. The follow-up documentary retained 0.44 million viewers and a 7.0% 14–49 share, while a later ProSieben slot (‘Comedy Allstars’) climbed to 10.3% among 14–49. RTL won Wednesday primetime for 14–49-year-olds with a 10.9% share via a repeat report. Sat.1’s Das große Backen matched prior-week levels (8.6% among 14–49, 7.7% among 14–59) and reached 1.03 million viewers. ZDF’s Austrian crime film Acht led overall prime time with 3.24 million viewers (17.9%). Audience and market-share figures are sourced to AGF (AGF SCOPE 1.15); item published by MEEDIA on 2026-08-06.

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PlatformSep 24, 2026

ProSieben launches new show 'Catch Us' with Andrea Kiewel

ProSieben is expanding its collaboration with Andrea 'Kiwi' Kiewel, who will participate as a contestant in the new show 'Catch Us. Die Jagd durch Europa'. The show, hosted by Steven Gätjen, features Kiewel, comedian Chris Tall, and TV journalist Jenke von Wilmsdorff with his son Jánik as 'targets' fleeing through European cities. They will be pursued by six hunter teams while completing tasks to avoid detection. Viewers can participate via social media and the Joyn app. The format, produced by Redseven Entertainment, combines classic chase and game show elements with interactive audience engagement. It will air on ProSieben from November 10 for three consecutive prime-time evenings.

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