RTL is ending daily soap “Unter uns” after more than three decades

The dramas and turmoil surrounding the fictional Schillerallee have been shown on RTL for more than three decades - now the station and the series “Unter uns” are going their separate ways. The broadcaster announced that production of the daily soap for RTL will not continue beyond the end of 2026. Episodes that have already been produced will therefore be shown in full on RTL and RTL+; the current season will run until March 2027.

The decision is part of the strategic further development of the afternoon and early evening programs, RTL said. The deciding factor was “changed economic conditions for daily fictional programs, the development of usage and the future direction of the program route”.

Is this the end for “Among Us”?

“Unter uns” is one of the longest-running series on German television. The soap has been shown on weekdays on RTL's afternoon program since November 1994 - only "Good Times, Bad Times" (GZSZ), which has been on RTL since 1992, runs longer. Almost 8,000 episodes of “Unter Uns” have been filmed in Cologne so far.

However, RTL's decision does not have to mean the end of "Unter uns": The production company Ufa Serial Drama continues to view the series as a strong fictional brand with a high level of awareness and storytelling potential. According to the information, the company is therefore examining what prospects there are for the future of the series.

“Among us” is much more than a daily series,” explained Ufa CEO Sascha Schwingel. «For over 30 years, Schillerallee has been a place for characters, themes and stories that move and accompany people. These stories are far from being told for us.”