Streaming tips

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.

Series

  • 2023, documentary, 94 min, OV with German subtitles

    Pumping Beauty

    The documentary series follows two female bodybuilders on their journey to the Ms. Olympia competition in Las Vegas.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 04.08.2028.

    Pumping Beauty © MDR/Benjamin Kahlmeyer © MDR/Benjamin Kahlmeyer

  • 2024, drama, 150 min, OV with German subtitles

    Uncivilzed

    Bilal Bahadır's series tells the story of how major global shocks such as 9/11 or Charlie Hebdo affect the lives of young migrants in Germany.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 23.11.2025.

    Uncivilzed © ZDF und Luis Engels / Tilo Wandelt / Christian Mario Löhr / [M] Kollektiv Zwo © ZDF und Luis Engels / Tilo Wandelt / Christian Mario Löhr / [M] Kollektiv Zwo

  • 2025, dramedy, 140 min, OV with German subtitles

    Marzahn Mon Amour

    The series is based on the autobiographical novel by Katja Oskamp: A writer in crisis dares to make a fresh start as a pedicurist in Berlin-Marzahn. Starring Jördis Triebel, Yvonne Yung Hee Bormann, Deborah Kaufmann (directed by Clara Zoë My-Linh von Arnim).
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 14.03.2026.

    Marzahn Mon Amour © ARD Degeto Film/UFA Fiction/Oliver Vaccaro © ARD Degeto Film/UFA Fiction/Oliver Vaccaro

  • 2024, comedy, 240 min, OV with German subtitles

    Jugend - es ist kompliziert

    8-part comedy series about five friends struggling through the ups and downs of everyday life in the big city. Starring Sarah Gailer, Fabian Hinrichs, Thomas Schubert.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek bis 06.09.2025.

    Jugend - es ist kompliziert © ZDF/Frank Dicks/[M] FeedMee © ZDF/Frank Dicks/[M] FeedMee

  • 2024, documentary,145 min, OV with German subtitles

    MY ROOTS – Wer sind meine Eltern?

    The series follows four people in search of their biological parents and their own identities.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 10.04.2026.

    MY ROOTS – Wer sind meine Eltern? © NDR/Susanne Erler © NDR/Susanne Erler

  • 2024, documentary, 90 min, OV with German subtitles

    Generation Grenzenlos? Gen Z zwischen Ost und West

    The documentary series shows the lives of young adults from East and West Germany and their experiences and perspectives in a changing society.
    Watch on ARD mediathek until 30.09.2026.

    Generation Grenzenlos? Gen Z zwischen Ost und West © MDR/Marcus Zahn © MDR/Marcus Zahn

  • 2022, documentary, 180 min, OV with German subtites

    Am Pass - Geschichten aus der Spitzenküche

    A series about the professional and private lives of young German gourmet chefs. 
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 03.12.2025.

    Am Pass - Geschichten aus der Spitzenküche © SR / Christoph Heymann © SR / Christoph Heymann

  • 2022, documentary, 240 min, OV with German subtitles

    Beyond Fashion

    Host Avi Jakobs links fashion to social issues such as gender inclusion, sustainability and diversity, and explores the influence of subcultures such as hip-hop on the world of fashion.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 26.10.2027.

    Beyond Fashion © ARD Kultur/Weiya Yeung © ARD Kultur/Weiya Yeung

  • DE 2021-, comedy, 420 min, OV with German subtitles

    Almania

    A comedy series starring Phil Laude as the narrow-minded and rule-obsessed teacher Frank Stimpel, who is transferred to a school in a socially disadvantaged area because of a racist slur and is confronted with difficult cases and extreme situations.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 01.04.2026.

    Almania © SWR © SWR

  • 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 08.04.2026.

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

  • 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 31.01.2026.

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

  • 2022, comedy, 240 min, OV with German subtitles

    Das Begräbnis

    At Wolff-Dieter Meurer's funeral, family and friends gather at his farm in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to pay their respects. Old wounds and family secrets are revealed. With Charly Hübner, Devid Striesow, Claudia Michelsen, Christine Schorn and others, directed by Jan Georg Schütte.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 13.11.2025.

    Das Begräbnis © ARD Degeto/Georges Pauly © ARD Degeto/Georges Pauly

  • 2024, drama, 260 min, OV with German subtitles

    Push

    The drama series provides a realistic portrayal of the daily lives of three midwives in a hospital, navigating constant stress amid prematurely starting contractions, babies in breech position, and anxious parents. Starring: Anna Schudt, Mariam Hage, Lydia Lehmann, among others.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 30.03.2026.

    Push © ZDF / Richard Kranzin, Bantrybay, [M] Serviceplan © ZDF / Richard Kranzin, Bantrybay, [M] Serviceplan

  • 2021, documentary, 125 min, OV with German subtitles

    Dichtung und Wahrheit - Wie Hip Hop nach Deutschland kam

    In this documentary series, artists such as Moses Pelham, Azad, Sabrina Setlur and D-Flame talk about the beginnings of hip hop in Germany and the role Frankfurt played in this process.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 14.02.2026.

    Dichtung und Wahrheit - Wie Hip Hop nach Deutschland kam © HR © HR

  • 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

  • 2022, documentary, 110 min, OV with German subtitles

    Raus aufs Land

    A documentary series about families, couples and singles who have moved from the city to the country: They swapped metropopolitan Berlin for rural  Brandenburg to make a new start in the countryside.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 08.01.2026.

    Raus auf's land © rbb/Matthias Neumann © rbb/Matthias Neumann

  • 2023, comedy, 270 min, OV with German subtitles

    Nackt über Berlin

    Coming-of-age series from director Axel Ranisch, based on the novel by Sönke Andresen. Two students imprison the headmaster of their school in his apartment and force him to confess intimate secrets remotely through a PC. With Lorenzo Germeno, Anh Khoa Tran and Thorsten Merten.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 06.10.2025.

    Nackt über Berlin © SWR/Studio.tv.film © SWR/Studio.tv.film

  • 2024, drama, 96 min, OV with German subtitles

    Hungry

    This drama series tells the story of 17-year-old Ronnie, who is admitted to a youth psychiatric ward due to anorexia and undergoes a therapeutic process until she recovers.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 28.11.2025.

    Hungry © ZDF/Martin Rottenkolber © ZDF/Martin Rottenkolber

  • 2024, drama, 105 min, OV with German subtitles

    Testo

    Created by and starring Kida Ramadan, the series is about five convicts who commit a bank robbery that results in a hostage situation. Also starring Frederick Lau, Veysel Gelin, Nicolette Krebitz and Ronald Zehrfeld.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 09.09.2025.

    Testo © ARD Degeto/Marco Fischer/Grafik: Niklas Hail © ARD Degeto/Marco Fischer/Grafik: Niklas Hail

  • 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

  • 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

  • 2024, documentary, 75 min, OV with German subtitles

    Oktoberfest – Das größte Volksfest der Welt

    The series looks behind the scenes of the world's largest folk festival, the Oktoberfest, and shows what it takes to organize this massive event.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 19.09.2029.

    Oktoberfest – Das größte Volksfest der Welt © ZDF/Brigitte Saar © ZDF/Brigitte Saar

  • 2024, documentary, 150 min, OV with German subtitles

    Welcome to Berlin

    The documentary series follows six young newcomers in the bustling city of Berlin, exploring their dreams and aspirations, as well as the challenges they face in everyday life.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 12.03.2026..

    Welcome to Berlin © rbb © rbb

  • 2021, thriller, 240 min, OV with German subtitles

    Unbroken

    The heavily pregnant inspector Alex returns six days after her abduction – without any memories and without the baby. The thriller series tells in six episodes what happened. Starring Aylin Tezel, Karadeniz, directed by Andreas Senn.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 26.01.2026.

    Unbroken © ZDF/Frank Dicks © ZDF/Frank Dicks

  • 2024, documentary, 135 min, OV with German subtitles

    Zeitreise Heimat

    The series Terra X: Zeitreise Heimat, hosted by Mirko Drotschmann, explores the history and development of the cities of Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg. A central theme of the show is the connection between the residents' sense of home and the history of these places.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek 08.05.2034.

    Zeitreise Heimat © ZDF/Eike Wichmann © ZDF/Eike Wichmann

  • 2023, documentary, 70 min, OV with German subtitles

    C wie Karl Marx Stadt

    The documentary series portrays people and their stories from Chemnitz as the city prepares to become the European Capital of Culture 2025.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 31.12.2025.

    C wie Karl Marx Stadt © MDR/Hagen Wolf © MDR/Hagen Wolf

  • 2020, drama, 120 min, OV with German subtitles

    Liebe. Jetzt!

    The drama series tells six different short stories about relationships in the time of the Covid pandemic. Starring Jürgen Vogel, Natalia Belitski, Lea Zoe Voss, Maryam Zaree and others.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek until 25.11.2025.

    Liebe. Jetzt! © ZDF / Juan Sarmiento G. © ZDF / Juan Sarmiento G.

  • 2023, documentary, 150 min, OV with German subtitles

    Drags of Monnem

    The documentary series follows five Mannheim drag queens in their everyday lives, on stage, and through the glittering nightlife.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 27.05.2027.

    Drags of Monnem © SWR © SWR

  • 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

  • 2024, documentary,180 min, OV with German subtitles

    Alles außer Kartoffeln: Menschen. Küche. Heimat.

    The documentary series follows six migrant restaurateurs who have brought a piece of their identity to Germany with their dishes from their homelands.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 01.01.2099.

    Alles außer Kartoffeln: Menschen. Küche. Heimat. © HR © HR

  • 2025, documentary, 168 min, OV with German subtitles

    Generation Wohnkrise. Lohnt sich das?

    A documentary series about the housing challenges faced by young people in Germany – from renting and inheriting to buying.
    Watch on ARD Mediathek until 18.03.2030.

    Generation Wohnkrise. Lohnt sich das? © BR/Julia Knoblauch/Montage: Hannah Wiesner © BR/Julia Knoblauch/Montage: Hannah Wiesner

  • 2022, documentary, 350 min, OV with German subtitles

    Lüge und Wahrheit – Die Macht der Information

    The documentary series examines the role of information through various historical examples, particularly how lies, conspiracy theories, and manipulations shape history.
    Watch on ZDF Mediathek bis 1.1.2099.

    Lüge und Wahrheit – Die Macht der Information © ZDF und Tobias Lenz © ZDF und Tobias Lenz

  • 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 14.07.2026.

    Safe © ZDF / Bella Halben © ZDF / Bella Halben