ZDF Studios Brings Dear Vivi to International Markets

ZDF Studios has brought to Series Mania Natalie Scharf’s Dear Vivi, the most-viewed series on ZDFmediathek to date.

It tells the story of a seemingly perfect family that is shattered when the father kills his wife and is taken in by police. The family’s oldest daughter, Vivi, takes on responsibility for her younger siblings, while their father attempts to explain the lead-up to the crime through flashbacks.

The seven-episode series has reached almost 21 million views on ZDFmediathek, making it the most-viewed series on the platform and the most successful German streaming offering so far this year. On TV, an average of 5.6 million people tuned in, giving it a 20 perfect market share and making it the prime-time winner on all three broadcast days.

“We are delighted at the enormous success of Dear Vivi and are pleased to present it in Lille as one of our Series Mania highlights,” said Sebastian Krekeler, Director Drama at ZDF Studios. “It is a series which connects with all generations, the young in particular, and is the focus of many discussions and viewing recommendations. Dear Vivi does not only generate interest thanks to its highly talented cast, but above all due to its nerve-wracking storyline, big secrets and unexpected cliffhanger. This also makes it an immensely attractive production for our international customers.”