Observed Signal · Aug 25, 2026 · Ratings Report · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
‘Verräter’ and ‘Villa’ Gain, ‘Beet-Brüdern’ Still Lead
German TV ratings for Monday, 24 August 2026 show RTL’s reality show "Die Verräter" gained slightly in week two (1.28 million average viewers) while Sat.1’s reality "Villa der Versuchung" improved to about 750,000 viewers. Both remained behind Vox’s "Die Beet-Brüder," which led private broadcasters with about 1.05 million viewers and a 9.1% market share in the core target. The article cites AGF Videoforschung (AGF SCOPE 1.15) as the data source and lists top channels and top programs (e.g., ZDF and ARD leading daily market shares and Tagesschau as top-rated program). Other channel performances (ProSieben, RTLzwei, Kabel Eins) and program-specific market shares are also reported.
Daily TV ratings provide audience and market-share data important for media buyers, planners, and broadcasters, but this is routine measurement rather than industry-shifting policy or technology news.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- "Die Verräter" (RTL) averaged 1.28 million viewers in week 2 and reached an 8.1% market share among 14–49-year-olds and 7.6% among 14–59-year-olds.
- Sat.1’s "Villa der Versuchung" attracted about 750,000 viewers (≈+140,000 vs prior week) with a 5.8% share in the classic target and 5.7% in 14–59.
- Vox’s "Die Beet-Brüder" led private broadcasters with ~1.05 million viewers, a 9.1% share in the classic target and 7.7% among 14–59-year-olds.
- Top daily channel market shares (all viewers) were: ZDF 14.9% and Das Erste 11.1%; Tagesschau (ARD) was the top program with 4.47 million viewers (22.3%).
- Source for audience data: AGF Videoforschung (AGF SCOPE 1.15; preliminary weighted TV measurement).
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Beet Brothers Win Primetime; ProSieben Falls After Strong Start
Vox moved its long-running reality show "Beet-Brüder" from Sunday early evening into Monday primetime; the episode achieved strong market shares among younger viewers (9.7% of 14–49 and 7.7% of 14–59) but a total reach of 0.96 million, below the previous timeslot's average. ProSieben began the evening well with "Georgie & Mandy" (10.1% of 14–49; 0.49 million viewers) but subsequent shows saw steep declines (e.g., "Ted" at 6.2% with 320,000 viewers, later repeats falling to 0.3%). Sat.1’s "Villa der Versuchung" recorded 610,000 linear viewers (5.3% of 14–49) while Kabel Eins and RTLzwei posted solid film/repeat performances. AGF Videoforschung (AGF SCOPE 1.15) is cited as the data source for the audience figures.
RTL's 'Die Verräter' Sees Viewership Increase
DWDL reports, citing AGF SCOPE / AGF Videoforschung (SCOPE 1.15), that RTL's Die Verräter reached a season high ahead of the finale on Tuesday (26 August 2026), drawing roughly 1.36–1.39 million viewers overall. The show posted a first‑time double‑digit 14–49 market share this year (10.0%, about 270,000 viewers) and reached 9.7% in the extended 14–59 demo (≈610,000). An earlier weekly comparison noted 250,000 viewers (8.2%) in 14–49 and a 7.2% share among all viewers. Sat.1's Das große Backen delivered a season‑high total reach of 1.10 million with 8.9% (14–49) and 8.5% (extended). ProSieben's Timon Krause closed its season with 410,000 viewers (5.0% in 14–49); the follow‑up documentary drew 340,000.
"Die Verräter" Lose Ground to Strong "TV Total"
A DWDL.de report of TV audience figures for August 18, 2026 shows RTL's event-format "Die Verräter" declined further on day two, while ProSieben's "TV Total" gained viewers, winning the primetime slot among younger audiences. "Die Verräter" fell to 1.18 million viewers (down 70,000 from the prior day) and lost share in the 14–49 demographic. ProSieben's "TV Total" reached 910,000 total viewers and 400,000 in the 14–49 group (12.4% market share), with the "TV Total Stand-up Club" also performing well. AGF Videoforschung (AGF SCOPE 1.15) is cited as the data source.
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