Observed Signal · Aug 6, 2026 · Programming Update · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
RTLzwei To Air Two Remaining 'Glücksrad' Episodes
RTLzwei will broadcast two previously unaired episodes of the gameshow 'Glücksrad', hosted by Sonya Kraus and Guido Cantz, after keeping them shelved for more than two years. The episodes were produced almost three years ago as part of an eight-episode order following a 2023 revival; only four episodes had been aired. RTLzwei schedules the two remaining episodes for 20:15 on 27 August and 3 September, replacing a repeat slot. The show, produced by Banijay Productions Germany, initially delivered solid 2023 ratings but saw audience shares fall below 2% and viewership drop under 400,000 in spring 2024, prompting the hiatus.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- RTLzwei will air two previously unaired 'Glücksrad' episodes on 2026-08-27 and 2026-09-03 at 20:15.
- The 2023 revival of 'Glücksrad' led RTLzwei to produce eight new episodes, of which only four had been broadcast until now.
- The show is hosted by Sonya Kraus and Guido Cantz and produced by Banijay Productions Germany.
- Initial 2023 ratings reached up to 6.9% among 14–49-year-olds and around 1.3 million viewers at launch; by spring 2024 audience shares fell below 2% and viewership fell under 400,000.
- RTLzwei shelved the remaining episodes for over two years before scheduling these broadcasts.
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