Series

Take a deep dive into the media libraries of the public broadcasters and other streaming services with our streaming tips. From drama and comedy to fascinating documentaries, there are plenty of binge-worthy series available for you to enjoy.

2022, drama, 320 min, OV with German subtitles

Safe

Tom (Carlo Ljubek) and Katinka (Judith Bohle) run a psychotherapy practice for children and young people in Berlin. In 8 episodes, this drama series follows the therapy sessions of the four very different young protagonists. Directed by Caroline Link.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 22.01.2025.

Safe © ZDF / Bella Halben © ZDF / Bella Halben

2022-2023, comedy, 210/240 min, OV with German subtitles

Doppelhaushälfte

In this comedy series, two very different families live side-by-side in a semi-detached house in the Berlin countryside. Will they get along or could this be a recipe for disaster? Starring Milan Peschel, Minh-Khai Phan-Thi and Maryam Zaree.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 09.08.2025.

Doppelhaushälfte ZDF © ZDF / Johanna Schröder / [M] Thomas Carls © ZDF / Johanna Schröder / [M] Thomas Carls

2021, documentary, 118 min, OV with German subtitles

Sound of Germany

A three-part documentary about musician Olli Schulz’s journey across Germany and his reflections on the current state of the country and society.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 2099.

Sound of Germany © NDR © NDR

2023, documentary, 236 min, OV with German subtitles

Einzeltäter - Trilogie

Three documentaries about the bereaved families of the victims of the right-wing terrorist attacks in Munich 2016, Halle 2019 and Hanau 2020.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 20.07.2025.

Einzeltäter Serie © ZDF / Julian Vogel © ZDF / Julian Vogel

2023, thriller, 250 min, OV with German subtitles

Der Schatten

In this mystery thriller series, journalist Norah is told by a beggar that she will kill a man called Arthur Grimm on 13 August. Following the ominous prophecy, strange things start to happen in Norah’s life... Based on the novel by Melanie Raabe. Starring Deleila Piasko and Andreas Pietschmann.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 26.05.2025.

Der Schatten © ZDF / Tomas Mikule © ZDF / Tomas Mikule

2023, comedy, 184 min, OV with German subtitles

I don't work here

Comedy series about the challenges of multi-generational living. Starring Akeem van Flodrop, Sina Martens, Gabriela Maria Schmeide and Peter Lohmeyer.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 18.05.2025.

I don't work here © ZDF / Alina Simmelbauer / [M] NEUESUPER © ZDF / Alina Simmelbauer / [M] NEUESUPER

2021-2023, drama, 240 min, OV with German subtitles

WIR

This drama series tells the story of a group of thirty-somethings from Teltow and their partly fulfilled, partly unfulfilled dreams and life plans.. Starring Katharina Nesytowa, Eva Maria Jost, 
Lorris Andre Blazejewski, Le-Thanh Ho, Erol Afşin, directed by Ester Amrami, Kerstin Polte, Chris Miera.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 15.09.2024.

WIR © ZDF / Oliver Feist © ZDF / Oliver Feist

2022, dramedy, 270 min, OV with German subtitles

Die Glücksspieler

A man plays God: three people are given one million euros on the condition that they try to be happy. But will it end well? Starring Katharina Schüttler, Lena Dörrie, Eko Fresh, Sergej Moya, Karolina Lodyga and Manuel Rubey.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 12.10.2024.

Glücksspieler © BR/ORF/WDR/die film gmbh © BR/ORF/WDR/die film gmbh

2021, crime, 180 min, OV with German subtitles

Sörensen

Crime series by and starring Bjarne Mädel, based on the novels by Sven Stricker. Chief Inspector Sörensen suffers from an anxiety disorder and transfers to a supposedly quieter town in Nordfriesland, where he hopes life will be more peaceful. Things are not as uneventful as he might have hoped though.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 23.02.2026.
 

Sörensen © NDR/Michael Ihle © NDR/Michael Ihle

2020, drama, 250 min, OV with German subtitles

Breaking Even

During a test drive, the prototype of a self-driving car is involved in a fatal accident. In this exciting drama, Lawyer Nora Shaheen is tasked with preventing a scandal that threatens to bring down the Lindemann company. Starring Lorna Ishema, Justus von Dohnányi and Sinje Irslinger.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 03.07.2024.

Breaking Even © ZDF/Philipp Rathmer © ZDF/Philipp Rathmer

2023, documentary, 132 min, OV with German subtitles

Bikepacking nach Paris

In this documentary series we follow three friends on their cycling adventure from Munich to Paris. Their journey takes 20 days, a distance of around 1,300 kilometres and involves steep climbs of more than 10,000 metres.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 2099.

Bikepacking nach Paris - Bergfreundinnen © BR/Jens Scheibe © BR/Jens Scheibe

2023, documentary, 270 min, OV with German subtitles

Unser Brot

This three-part documentary is a fascinating insight into the lives of the people who make sure we have fresh, delicious bread on our tables every day: Bakers, millers and farmers.
Watch on ARD Mediathek until 15.10.2025.

Unser Brot © NDR © NDR

2023, comedy, 96 min, OV with German subtitles

Clashing Differences

In this drama, the planned House of Womxn panel at the International Women’s Conference is in trouble: too white! It has to be more diverse... Starring Thelma Buabeng, Minh-Khai Phan-Thi, Şafak Şengül and Jane Chirwa.
Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 07.03.2026.

Clashing Differences © ZDF / Diara Sow © ZDF / Diara Sow

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