Dramatic twists and new blood: Red Roses is taking a summer break!

Dramatic twists and new blood: Red Roses is taking a summer break!

The fans of “Rote Rosen” have to be patient for the time being. With episode 4191, the popular series said goodbye to its summer break on June 27, 2025. Drama is in the air as the plot revolves around the delicate custody of little baby Olivia. Arthur, who has just returned from Estonia, wants to prove to Svenja that he is ready to take on responsibility. But Svenja has a problem: her heart could already be beating for Mika. The question remains whether the charming Arthur can convince her to give him a second chance.

Things are heating up in Lüneburg as Victoria plans to expand her imperial dynasty. Her next step: She wants to dissuade Gunter from selling the hotel. At the same time, a new love story is developing between Toni and Noah, which is sure to make fans' hearts beat faster. What a colorful mix of emotions!

Looking forward to the new season

There is great anticipation for the coming adventures, because a new cast will shape the events in the 24th season from September 1, 2025. The broadcaster ARD has already confirmed a new main cast, but unfortunately details about this are being kept secret until the official presentation. At the same time, viewers will have to do without popular characters like Ben and Tina, who have left the stage for an indefinite period of time. Amelie will also not be seen again in the near future.

The makers of the series are already hard at work as filming for the new season is in full swing. So that fans don't have to miss out on “Rote Rosen” during the summer break, the ARD media library offers exclusive bonus videos and interesting insights into the new cast.

Would you like a bit of history?

“Rote Rosen” is one of a long series of successful telenovelas that have been popular in Germany since the 2000s and are currently expecting a breath of fresh air with current developments. But how did this popularity come about? Since their beginnings, German soap operas have been considered inferior television shows and have become an integral part of the German television landscape. Series like “Good Times, Bad Times” and “Lindenstrasse” paved the way and have entertained millions ever since. With “Red Roses” another story about love and fate was born in 2006 that thrilled audiences.

The range of TV series is now more diverse than ever. While streaming services are gaining popularity, the communal experience of watching television remains an important element in many German households.

A lot will still happen in Lüneburg and there is great anticipation for the next season. Who will win custody of Olivia? And what happens next for the new and old characters? Fans can look forward to exciting stories as they bridge the summer break.

But until we return in the fall, it's time to stay tuned! Daily updates and surprises have already been announced on social media, making the waiting time a little sweeter. If you don't want to miss the developments, you should definitely keep your eyes open and keep an eye on the offers in the ARD media library.

If you would like to know more about the series, you can find further information at Ruhr24 and The first. It also offers historical insights into German television culture bpb.