Medical Practitioner in the Mountains, plus additional references. - RTL obtains popular series previously aired on ZDF
RTL Germany relies heavily on ZDF for content. The in-house streaming service RTL+ has acquired the broadcasting rights for numerous series from the public broadcaster. A press release reveals that this includes a total of 1,000 episodes. Among these are popular shows like "The Mountain Doctor" and "Wilsberg", long-running series such as "The Dream Ship" and "The Black Forest Clinic", and crime dramas like "Nord Nord Mord" and "Marie Brand".
Three waves of series arrivals
The series are set to release on RTL+ in three waves. The first wave begins on September 15, featuring crime dramas from "Wilsberg" to "Friesland". The second wave arrives on October 15, comprising drama series like "The Mountain Doctor", "The Mountain Rescue", and "Bettys Diagnosis". The third wave arrives on November 15, with classic shows like "The Dream Ship", "The Black Forest Clinic", and "I Marry a Family".
A Mutually Beneficial Partnership
Andreas Fischer, COO of RTL Germany, highlights the benefits of the partnership, stating, "As the leading German private broadcaster and streaming service, we aim to be the first point of contact for all partners in Germany. That's why we're thrilled to have secured a new licensing deal with ZDF Studios. This impressive collection of successful ZDF series enhances our own must-watch content and is sure to appeal to a whole new, younger audience on RTL+."
Markus Schäfer, spokesperson for the management of ZDF Studios, also expresses satisfaction today, stating, "We are delighted about our partnership with RTL Germany. Series fans on RTL+ will now have a new platform to enjoy their favorite ZDF series around the clock. As the market leader among German television broadcasters for the past twelve years."
The partnership between RTL Germany and ZDF Studios has resulted in RTL+ acquiring the broadcasting rights for popular series like "The Dream Ship". Viewers can expect to see this classic show as part of the third wave of series arrivals on RTL+, starting from November 15.
