27-05-2025
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The Best Shows on RTL Right Now to Watch Live
In this article, we're going to take a look at the best shows currently being broadcast on RTL Live, giving you some information on what you can expect, why it's worth a watch, and why it should feature on your watch list.
Let's Dance is the German iteration of the world known 'Dancing with the Stars'. The show has been on the air since 2006, teaming celebrities with professional dancers for a competition in different dance styles each week. Season 2025: Fans have flocked to watch the highly charged performances and emotional roller coaster of the hopefuls. The proof of its success is in the ratings and social media buzz.
'Wer wird Millionär?' (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?) is still a television institution in Germany. Written and produced by the husband-and-wife team The show, hosted by Günther Jauch, is a who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-esque game show in which participants must correctly answer a series of ever more challenging questions to win great wads of cash. The dress rehearsal of the show, marking its beginning in 1999 as Win Ben Stein's Money with the pilot airing before this episode on July 28th, 1999 (at the time simply titled Movie). He left some mystery to all for decades. Its seductive format and the charming host in Jauch keep this show what it is; it is eternally popular and frequently highlighted on platforms like ARD Live for fans across the country.
'Promis unter Palmen' (Celebrities Under Palm Trees) is a reality show where people who are at least minor celebrities are sent to a tropical paradise to endure a series of challenges, both physical and social. The 2025 season has been particularly spicy, with surprise pacts and fire-breathing encounters to keep viewers hooked.
Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! (I'm a Celebrity — Get Me Out of Here!) (also dubbed 'Dschungelcamp') sees celebrities stranded in the jungle and pitted against the elements. The programme, which combines physical challenges with a psychological element, has become a favourite with viewers and the 2025 series provided plenty of memorable moments and high ratings.
This new game show entertainer (Stefan Raab) and 'trickster' (Michael 'Bully' Herbig) play amusing little games with and at the expense of the contestants. The originality of the format of the show and the flow between the presenters is what makes it gaining that following. An RTL live broadcast, it's a new twist in the game show world.
'Raabs Pokernacht' (Raab's Poker Night) is a poker show in which celebrities are playing against each other, and are being coached by professional poker player Eva Glawischnig, author/comedian and professional poker player Elton, Mimi and occasional competent guest players, like Ben Lustenberger. The game play and interaction with the celebs creates a truly different game show experience every time you play, especially when featured as a live stream that captures all the spontaneous fun and competitive spirit.
'Deutschland sucht den Superstar' is the German version of the 'Idol' franchise to uncover the next singing superstar in the country. The 2025 season had likewise created new stars and unforgettable moments, importantly keeping the series to progress as a springboard for potential artists.
'Alles was zählt' (All That Matters) is a long-running soap opera focused on a family-owned ice-skating enterprise. Its combination of personal drama, romance and highly competitive sport continues to draw a dedicated fanbase.
'Unter uns' (Among Us) A look into the lives of the residents of a Cologne neighborhood. The soap opera's elements of humanity and melodrama has maintained its viewer's interest throughout the years.
Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten: A Soap Opera Essential Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (Good Times, Bad Times) What it is: The German soap redux of a Dutch show offers everything we love in an afternoon soap (afternoon in this case referring to the 1990s, even if that's not when the show airs anymore).
'Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten' (Good Times, Bad Times) is one of Germany's most popular soap operas, focusing on young people in Berlin. It's the mix of current events and human stories fulfilling a widespread need.
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