Observed Signal · Aug 26, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
TV Programming Market: ZDFneo to Premiere 'Nine to Five' Workplace Comedy
ZDFneo will air the eight-episode workplace comedy series "Nine to Five - Das Amt" starting October 27, 2026, with double episodes on Tuesdays at 21:45. The ZDF streaming portal will release the full season earlier on October 2, 2026. The mockumentary-style series—largely improvised in dialogue—is set in a Berlin citizens' office and stars Friederike Kempter as the new boss, with Tülin Sezgin ("Conny from the Block") contributing as inspiration, co-developer and appearing as canteen manager Hanni. Scripts are by Maurice (Momo) Sinner, Ellen Holthaus, Miriam Suad Bühler and Timon Karl Kaleyta; Leonard (Leo) Fuchs directs. Production is by Pyjama Pictures; producers include Sophia Gilles, Tina Ermuth and Carsten Kelber.
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- ZDFneo will broadcast the eight-episode comedy 'Nine to Five - Das Amt' starting October 27, 2026, with double episodes on Tuesdays at 21:45.
- ZDF's streaming portal will publish the entire season on October 2, 2026, ahead of the linear premiere.
- The series is a mockumentary set in the Bürgeramt Berlin-Tiergarten-Mitte-West and relies heavily on improvised dialogue.
- Cast includes Friederike Kempter (as Ronja), Roxana Samadi, Yasin El Harrouk, Lisa Hrdina and Anna Herrmann; Tülin Sezgin appears as canteen manager Hanni and helped develop the series.
- Writers are Maurice (Momo) Sinner, Ellen Holthaus, Miriam Suad Bühler and Timon Karl Kaleyta; director is Leonard (Leo) Fuchs; production company is Pyjama Pictures; producers are Sophia Gilles, Tina Ermuth and Carsten Kelber.
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German media trade publisher for TV, streaming and industry jobs.
“The article reporting the announcement is published by DWDL.de GmbH (© DWDL.de GmbH, 2001-2026)....”
ZDFneo
German public-service channel for fiction, shows and younger audiences.
“ZDFneo has set a broadcast date and will show the eight-part workplace comedy 'Nine to Five - Das Amt' from October 27, 2026....”
ZDF
German public-service broadcaster with free TV, streaming and news platforms.
“ZDF's streaming portal will publish the entire season of 'Nine to Five' from October 2, 2026, ahead of the linear premiere....”
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