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Rote Rosen: Viewers frustrated – 23rd season goes on summer break!
"Find out more about the summer break of 'Rote Rosen', audience reactions and the future of the 23rd season on North German television."
Rote Rosen: Viewers frustrated – 23rd season goes on summer break!
After an exciting year, the popular telenovela “Rote Rosen” will say goodbye to its summer break on July 1, 2025, thus ending its 23rd season. However, the reception this year was mixed moin.de determines. While some viewers look back nostalgically on the last few months, others murmur frustration with the narrative twists and set design.
Since the season began in November 2024, after a revised opening credits and the introduction of new characters, the mood of the fan base has noticeably changed. The departures of popular actors such as Katja Frenzel and Jerry Kwarteng are particularly causing discontent among viewers. This is supported by the observation that many fans now find the series less appealing and plan to stop watching Red Roses on social media(cf. ruhr24.de ).
Criticism of storylines and set design
Viewers are increasingly raising concerns about unclear storylines and inappropriate design, such as the decor of Gunter's living room or the decision to use a doll for baby Olivia. According to comments, interest in Red Roses appears to have waned, indicating an uncertain future for the series. Season 24 is not going well, and viewers seem eager to learn about the new character Dr. Being Noah Yanti, played by Jan Liem - here too the reaction is mixed( moin.de).
However, there was a positive reaction for the new actress Martina Eitner-Acheampong, who takes on the role of Gisela Böttcher. The broadcaster justified the departures with “told” stories, but does not completely ignore fantasies about possible comebacks of the popular characters. Those responsible promise that the new actors will bring a breath of fresh air to the plot in order to win back the loyalty of the fan base( ruhr24.de ).
The history of telenovelas in Germany
Telenovelas like “Red Roses”, which have been on the screen since 2006, have allowed viewers to immerse themselves in the world of romantic adventures, but the series faces tough competition from other formats. The roots of these formats can be traced back to the American soap operas such as “Dallas” and “Denver Clan”, which contributed to the popularity of the genre in the 1980s( bpb.de ).
German television culture has evolved since then. Series like “Good Times, Bad Times” and “Lindenstrasse” paved the way for telenovelas, the latter of which not only entertained, but also dealt with social issues and thus penetrated the hearts of the audience. Still, “Red Roses” faces an exciting challenge, especially at a time when online streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are vying for viewers’ attention. Can the series win back its viewers? That remains to be seen, but what is certain is that the pressure is increasing on the makers to come up with a compelling and engaging sequel.