The new season “Der Bergdoktor” on ZDF is unlikely to satisfy the producer and actor Hans Sigl: The second episode “Separate Worlds” caused the ratings to record lows.
The 16th season of “Der Bergdoktor” has been running on ZDF since December 29, 2022. The star of the doctor series, which has been on show in Germany since February 6, 2008, is Dr. Martin Gruber, alias Hans Sigl (53).
“Sodom and Gomorrah on ZDF”: Fans have had enough of “Bergdoktor” love affairs
The Austrian actor has always guaranteed quotas for the ZDF series. But that seems to be changing now. The new season promises drama and excitement. Love affairs have also been part of “Der Bergdoktor” practically since episode 1. Some ZDF viewers are now very annoyed. Many ZDF viewers are angry online and express their criticism of the new season “Der Bergdoktor”.
“Did everyone actually sleep with everyone? ‘The mountain doctor’ is Sodom and Gomorrah on ZDF,” complains one fan, while another says: “The dramas of the Gruber family are slowly becoming unbearable. What is still to come?”
Surprise for Bergdoktor Hans Sigl: Martin’s ex returns
The reactions also show that the 16th season of “Der Bergdoktor” will be turbulent. The program information for the seventh episode already reveals some details. Among other things, there should be a reunion between Dr. Martin Gruber and his ex-wife.
But even if the story of the 16th season has surprising twists and turns for ZDF viewers: The ratings speak a different language. This is proven by a look at the facts of the second episode of the mountain doctor “Separate Worlds”.
New season “Bergdoktor” disappointed on ZDF: lowest viewer rating in nine years
The new episode of the ARD thriller “Nord bei Nordwest” on January 5, 2023 was watched by an average of 7.96 million people. “That was even enough to loosely outperform the ‘Bergdoktor’,” reports das Industry magazine dwdl.de. “The ZDF series was also very successful with 5.40 million viewers and a 19.0 percent market share, but had to accept the lowest reach in nine years.”
ZDF series “Der Bergdoktor” also successful abroad
“Der Bergdoktor” is a German television series that has been broadcast on ZDF since 2008. The series is about a doctor who practices in the mountains of Tyrol and takes care of the medical needs of his patients. The series has become a huge hit and is broadcast in many countries around the world. It is also known under the title “Heart of the Alps”.
The third runs on Thursday (01/12/2023). Episode “A Heavy Burden” on ZDF. The episode is already available online. Many fans of the series have been wondering for months: where is Jens-Torben? “Bergdoktor” star Mark Keller is asked this question again and again by fans. Now the actor reveals Dr. Alexander Kahnweiler why his serial son suddenly disappeared. Sources used: dwdl.de, tvmovie.de, https://chat.openai.com/chat
