Observed Signal · May 4, 2026 · Ratings Report · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Tatort Wins Finale; Miosga Gains Chancellor Ratings Boost
The German TV crime series Tatort closed for a 19-week XXL summer break with a Swiss episode titled "Könige der Nacht" that led Sunday viewership on May 4, 2026. The episode averaged 7.18 million viewers and a 29.8% share of the total audience, with 21.0% among 14–49 and 25.4% among 14–59. ZDF's drama "Neuer Wind im Alten Land" was the main follower with 3.93 million viewers (16.3% overall). ProSieben placed second among 14–49-year-olds with a quiz (10.8% share). After Tatort, presenter Caren Miosga's talk show — featuring Chancellor Merz as guest — reached 2.78 million viewers (15.6% overall), its highest reach in two months. Data source: AGF Videoforschung / AGF SCOPE; article by Uwe Mantel (DWDL.de) published 2026-05-04.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Tatort episode "Könige der Nacht" averaged 7.18 million viewers on May 4, 2026.
- Tatort achieved a 29.8% market share overall, 21.0% among 14–49, and 25.4% among 14–59.
- ZDF's "Neuer Wind im Alten Land" reached 3.93 million viewers and a 16.3% overall market share.
- Caren Miosga's talk show with Chancellor Merz averaged 2.78 million viewers and a 15.6% overall market share.
- Tatort will be on a 19-week summer break (no new Tatort/Polizeiruf 110 episodes until 13 September 2026).
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Repeat Tatort Dominates Sunday Primetime Ratings
A repeat episode of Tatort ('Man stirbt nur zweimal') led Sunday primetime in Germany despite the long summer pause, drawing 6.36 million viewers on May 10, 2026. The broadcast delivered a 28.3% market share overall, 23.3% among 14–59-year-olds and 19.4% among 14–49-year-olds. ZDF's drama 'Neuer Wind im Alten Land' (season 2) finished with 3.52 million viewers and a 15.6% market share, marking lower linear reach compared with its first season. The report notes a broader trend of declining linear TV reach: the second season's episode audiences (3.44–3.93 million) trailed last year's (4.22–5.17 million). Daytime returns included ZDF-Fernsehgarten with 1.28 million viewers (17.7% market share). Data source cited is AGF SCOPE / AGF Videoforschung; the article was published by DWDL.de on 2026-05-11.
Wiener Tatort Tops Sunday TV Ratings
DWDL reports that the new Vienna 'Tatort' episode ("Gegen die Zeit") led German Sunday viewing, drawing about 7.60 million viewers and a 30.9% market share, ahead of the 20:00 Tagesschau (6.97 million; 31.1% during its timeslot). In the key 14–49 demographic the Tagesschau reached 1.32 million viewers (31.5% share) while the Tatort had 1.03 million (21.4%). Competitive highlights: ProSieben’s entertainment show "Ein sehr gutes Quiz" reached an 11.0% share in the target group with ~640,000 average viewers, RTL’s film "Jungle Cruise" delivered ~1.76 million viewers and a 10.3% share, and VOX’s "Kitchen Impossible" had ~900,000 viewers (8.1% in 14–49). ZDF’s "Neuer Wind im Alten Land" was the second-biggest drama with ~3.44 million viewers. Data source: AGF Videoforschung (AGF SCOPE).
Repeat 'Tatort' Outperforms Football Viewers
DWDL reports that a repeat episode of the long‑running German crime series "Tatort" drew strong linear TV audiences on Sunday, positioning it as the largest non‑football follower during a ZDF national team match. The 20:15 repeat averaged 5.13 million viewers on Das Erste (ARD) for a 21.5% market share; the earlier Tagesschau reached 6.02 million (28.6%). Among 14–49 year‑olds, Tagesschau posted a 24.5% share and Tatort attracted 580,000 viewers (11.6%). The article cites AGF SCOPE / AGF Videoforschung as the data source and summarizes market‑share performance across public and private broadcasters (ZDF, ARD/Das Erste, RTL, RTLzwei, ProSieben, Sat.1, VOX, Kabel Eins). TV reach figures refer to the broadcast day 2026‑05‑31; the article was published 2026‑06‑01.
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