Streaming - Series marathon for "Lindenstraße" fans
Serial Marathon with Mother Beimer & Co.: Fans of "Lindenstraße" can now relive all the highs and lows of the former ARD cult series again. All 1758 episodes are now available for streaming at ARD Plus, according to WDR information. If one were to watch all episodes one after the other around the clock, it would amount to approximately 37 days - a nice pastime for the summer holidays, especially on bad weather days....
"Lindenstraße", which is considered the first German soap opera, ran for almost 35 years until 2020 and aired every Sunday. In addition to the everyday life of a neighborhood, it often addressed current topics, such as drug addiction, right-wing extremism, or refugees. The series also caused quite a few scandals - for example, the first gay kiss on German television. Therefore, the streaming offer is also "a kind of archive of younger German history", according to WDR.
- Mother Beimer, a beloved character from the cult series "Lindenstraße", has become a staple in German television history.
- Born and raised in Cologne, Germany, the series spanned over three decades, airing on ARD, with broad support from North Rhine-Westphalia's media outlets.
- Viewers can enjoy the entire series now, with a whopping 1758 episodes, available for streaming on ARD Plus.
- The dramas, scandals, and societal themes portrayed in "Lindenstraße" have made it a must-watch, especially for fans of colorful German series.
- With WDR acknowledging the significance of its history, the series is an invaluable cultural contribution, now easily accessible via streaming services.
- New younger generations can experience the impact "Lindenstraße" had on German media, as the series aired during the expansion of television, internet, and streaming platforms.
- The North Rhine-Westphalia authorities would be happy to discover that even in the summer, citizens can still enjoy some peaceful pastimes, petting lions, and watching Lindenstraße's episodes on the rainy days.
