Observed Signal · Jun 25, 2026 · Programming Renewal · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
RTL Orders New 'Der Lehrer' Season After Comeback
RTL has announced another season of the revived series 'Der Lehrer' following a successful comeback. The broadcaster did not immediately disclose episode counts or storyline details. RTL also confirmed renewals for the mockumentary 'Shit Show - Welcome to Reality' (produced by Zeitsprung Pictures) and multiple other fiction projects, including new episodes of the 'Dünentod' franchise, 'Alpentod - Ein Bergland-Krimi', and 'Behringer und die Toten - Ein Bamberg-Krimi'. RTL plans additional slate additions for RTL+, such as a reboot of 'Die Flodders' co-produced with Videoland (Netherlands). Hendrik Duryn will remain a lead actor in upcoming RTL fiction. Inga Leschek, CCO of RTL Germany, praised the mix of strong comebacks and new ideas in the broadcaster's fiction portfolio.
Broadcaster expanded its fiction slate and renewed successful titles, affecting TV scheduling, streaming catalogue (RTL+) and advertising inventory/opportunities — relevant to media buyers and publishers but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- RTL announced a further season of the TV series 'Der Lehrer' following its recent revival.
- 'Shit Show - Welcome to Reality', produced by Zeitsprung Pictures and recently launched on RTL+, has been renewed for another season.
- 'Der Lehrer' returned before the World Cup and reached up to 14.9% market share among viewers aged 14–49.
- The series 'Der Lehrer' is now produced by MadeFor and lead actor Hendrik Duryn will continue to appear in RTL fiction including the 'Dünentod' series.
- RTL announced additional fiction renewals and new productions for its linear and streaming slate, including 'Alpentod', 'Behringer und die Toten', a new 'Club der roten Bänder' series, a 'Die Flodders' remake (with Videoland), 'Pumuckl' and a co-produced 'Heidi' with SRF.
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RTL Commissions New Season of 'Der Lehrer'
RTL has commissioned a new season of the TV series 'Der Lehrer', returning the Hendrik Duryn-led format after a five-year hiatus. The Cologne-based broadcaster also announced renewals including the RTL+ mockumentary 'Shit Show – Welcome to Reality'. RTL says it will continue to expand its fiction slate: autumn premieres and revivals include 'Club der roten Bänder – Die neue Generation' on RTL+ and VOX, a reboot of 'Die Flodders' as a joint original for RTL+ and Dutch streamer Videoland, and further seasons or films for titles such as 'Pumuckl', 'Heidi' (a co-production with Swiss SRF) and the German adaptation 'Euphorie'. RTL will also continue multiple crime projects (e.g., 'Tödlicher Dienst-Tag', 'Alpentod', 'Behringer und die Toten', 'Dünentod'). Inga Leschek, Chief Content Officer of RTL Deutschland, framed the moves as part of a strategy combining comebacks and new ideas across the fiction portfolio.
RTL Revives 'Der Lehrer' with Hendrik Duryn Return
RTL has announced a comeback of the German TV series "Der Lehrer" with Hendrik Duryn returning as teacher Stefan Vollmer. The new season is produced by MadeFor after the original production company Sony no longer exists. The first two new episodes are available on RTL+ for streaming, and RTL will air three new episodes back-to-back on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 20:15. The revival keeps the show's mix of quirky comedy and warm-hearted drama while tackling contemporary school issues including bullying, financial hardship, teacher shortages and bureaucracy. The cast has been substantially reworked, with Duryn joined by actors outside the original "Der Lehrer" ensemble; Tanja Schleiff plays school principal Vanessa Bohm.
Der Lehrer posts strong comeback for RTL
The German TV series "Der Lehrer" returned to RTL after five years and delivered consistent double-digit market shares in the key 14–49 demographic, according to AGF audience data. The premiere block drew about 330,000 viewers (14–49) at 20:15 with an 11.5% share; two further episodes that evening reached 10.3% and 12.2% in the same demo. Total reach for the comeback episodes ranged roughly 1.10–1.23 million viewers, with a late-night repeat drawing 600,000 (9.1% in 14–49). Strong daytime performance across RTL programming (including soaps and news) helped RTL finish the day as market leader among 14–49-year-olds with an 11.3% share. Data source cited: AGF SCOPE / AGF Videoforschung. Article published by DWDL.de on 2026-05-29.
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