Observed Signal · May 4, 2026 · Measurement Report · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
ZDF Weakness Boosts 'Kommissar Rex' Reach
DWDL reports that Sat.1's reboot of "Kommissar Rex" hit the season's highest reach after Monday's broadcast, aided by weaker performance from ZDF. The episode reached 1.61 million viewers and helped Sat.1 secure a 7.8% market share overall and 8.2% among 14–49-year-olds. ProSieben struggled in primetime—"Minions: The Rise of Gru" drew about 440,000 viewers (5.2% in the key demo) and trailed RTLzwei, which reached ~550,000 viewers (5.4%). AGF Videoforschung (AGF SCOPE) is cited as the data source for the May 4 TV reach figures. DWDL published the story on May 5, 2026.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Sat.1's "Kommissar Rex" reached 1.61 million viewers — the highest reach of the season.
- Sat.1 measured a 7.8% market share overall on Monday and 8.2% among 14–49-year-olds.
- ProSieben's "Minions" attracted ~440,000 viewers and 5.2% market share in the 14–49 demo; later film "Renfield" fell to 3.8%.
- RTLzwei outperformed ProSieben in primetime with ~550,000 viewers and a 5.4% share.
- Source for audience data: AGF Videoforschung (AGF SCOPE); TV reach figures refer to May 4, 2026.
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Sat.1 Strong Morning; 'Rex' Draws in Primetime
A DWDL.de ratings report for May 11–12, 2026 shows Sat.1 leading morning viewing with its Frühstücksfernsehen averaging 380,000 viewers from 5:30 and a 25.2% share in the core target group, nearly a 2026 record. RTL’s Deutschland am Morgen averaged 180,000 viewers (10.8% share in the young target group), while ntv added 75,000 viewers (6.3% target-group share). In primetime Sat.1’s Kommissar Rex reached 1.54 million viewers with a 7.5% market share (7.8% in the extended target group). Vox’s First Dates Hotel achieved 8.4% in the classic target group, and ProSieben’s Simpsons film drew 450,000 viewers with a strong 14–49 share of 7.8%. Data source: AGF Videoforschung (AGF SCOPE).
"Die Weisheit der Vielen" Premiere Trails "Kommissar Rex"
RTL's new quiz show Die Weisheit der Vielen, hosted by Ralf Schmitz, premiered on April 27, 2026 and attracted 1.40 million viewers overall but posted modest market shares in key demos. The program reached 8.8% market share among 14–49-year-olds (approx. 340,000 viewers) and 8.7% among 14–59-year-olds. Competing broadcaster Sat.1's Kommissar Rex drew slightly higher total reach (1.43 million) and 9.4% in the 14–49 demo, while outperforming in some slots with an older-episode late-night repeat delivering 10.5% (1.11 million in 14–49). Additional late-evening figures include RTL's Extra Report (920,000 viewers; 8.6% in 14–49) and Spiegel TV (10.0% in 14–49). Source for audience data: AGF Videoforschung / AGF SCOPE (preliminary weighted TV data).
RTL's 'Bauer' Launches Strong; 'Rex' Finale Loses Viewers
DWDL reports that RTL's new season of 'Bauer sucht Frau International' launched strongly on Monday, drawing 2.41 million viewers and an 11.4% overall market share, with 10.3% in both 14–49 and 14–59 age groups. Sat.1's 'Kommissar Rex' remained a success overall but saw a drop for its season finale to 1.12 million viewers (about 300,000 fewer than its previous weakest episode), while holding ~340,000 viewers (9.2% market share) in the 14–49 demographic. ProSieben's live Eishockey broadcast (Germany vs. Switzerland) performed weakly, falling to 570,000 viewers in the final third and a 4.6% market share. All audience figures are attributed to AGF SCOPE / AGF Videoforschung (preliminary weighted data).
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