Staffel 2
The successful BR series with Stephan Zinner in the leading role goes into the next round. Cardinal Brunnenmayr presents priest Hans Reiser with an impossible choice: the priesthood or his relationship with Lisa. Reiser, known for his rebellious spirit and his pragmatic view of religion, refuses to give up one or the other. The film is directed by Franz Xaver Bogner, who wrote the screenplays together with Carolina Zimmermann. Filming will take place this year in Munich and the surrounding area.

On Friday, 14 March 2025, the episode with Tom Beck can be seen on SWR at 11:30 pm. The episode is also available in the ARD Mediathek.

Vermisst
The episode can be seen on ARD on 12 March 2025 at 18:50 and is available in the ARD media library. Katharina Leonore Goebel is back as ‘Sophia Strasser’. Directed by Felix Bärwald.

The new Maverick Film production starts shooting. The screenplay was written by Karla Cristóbal and Erec Brehmer.

Neue Staffel
4 new episodes of ‘Marie fängt Feuer’ are now available in the ZDF Mediathek! ‘Verschüttet’ - on 13 March at 8:15 pm on ZDFwith Sebastian Winkler as Fritz Engel and Sebastian Winkler Directed by: Matthias Kiefersauer ‘Vergeben und vergessen’ - on 27 March at 8:15 pm on ZDFwith Sebastian Fritz as Fritz Engel ‘Lokale Gewitter’ - on 03 April at 8:15 pm on ZDFwith Sebastian Fritz as Fritz Engel and Christiane Bärwald Director: Matthias Kiefersauer Book: Matthias Kiefersauer, Adrienne Bortoli, Ulrike Zinke ‘Brüder’ - on 10 April at 8:15 pm on ZDFwith Sebastian Fritz as Fritz Engel Casting: Franziska Aigner Production: MadeFor Film

Filming is currently underway on the Bavarian cinema comedy ‘Zweigstelle’. A WennDann Film debut project by director Julius Grimm. The cast includes Johanna Bittenbinder, Sina Wilke and Heinz-Josef Braun.

Verleihung 2025
The GERMAN ACADEMY FOR TELEVISION, DAfF for short, presented the DAfFNE, the independent industry award for outstanding individual performances in German television, for the 12th time on 21 February 2025 in Berlin. Laura Tonke received the award in the ‘Actress in a Leading Role’ category for her role in ‘Sexually Available’. We are incredibly happy. Congratulations, dear Laura!

Gefallener Engel
The injuries and drag marks on the dead man in the lake near a boathouse lead Dr Rüders to rule out suicide. The last episode of the current season can now be seen in the ZDF media library and on 21 February at 20:15 on ZDF. With Katharina Leonore Goebel and Stephan Zinner, casting: Stefany Pohlmann. Directed by Alexander Costea.

Tote leben länger
A suicide raises many questions and doubts that need to be clarified. The episode with Katharina Leonore Goebel can be seen on 20 February 2025 at 20:15 on ARD and now in the ARD Mediathek. Script: Matthias Kiefersauer and Alexander Liegl. Casting: Jessica Layher

Nach der Winter-Frauen-Triologie von Astrid Ruppert
Alexander Dierbach directs this TV multi-part film for ARD Degeto. Based on the winter women's trilogy by Astrid Ruppert. Production: Bantry Bay, Casting: Stefany Pohlmann Casting

Season 2
On March 7, 2025, the time has finally come and the second season of the ZDFneo series can be seen in the ZDF Mediathek. In the eight episodes of the second season, the unusual family gets a chance to prove themselves as such - and another addition. Tom Beck is back as Guideon Stöfgen. Chryssanthi Kavazi also makes a guest appearance.