The quota rocket: Veterinarian Dr. Mertens inspires millions again!

The quota rocket: Veterinarian Dr. Mertens inspires millions again!

Leipzig, Deutschland - The popular television series "Veterinarian Dr. Mertens" has been inspiring the audience for almost a decade. The main character Dr. Susanne Mertens, represented by Elisabeth Lanz, has grown dear to many. The series runs every Tuesday and never missed the audience. The latest episode with the title "Between all chairs" is currently in the starting blocks and ensures a lot of conversation, because the situation in the Leipzig zoo is tense. A figure named Sina causes a sensation and causes problems with the protagonists, such as [thueningen24.de] (https://www.thueringen24.de/umland/article300518951/zoo-leipzig-tierztin-dr-mertens-quote-news-koennen- emits) reports.

It will be particularly exciting for Dr. Mertens, because she has to help her colleague Matteo who lost his license to practice. So much can be said: the series remains a real quota hit. The last broadcast date on June 11 achieved a proud 3.683 million viewers on the screen and reached a market share of 16.1 percent. The show secured third place in the ratings, only behind the "Tagesschau" and a special report about a killing spree in Graz. In the relevant target group of 14- to 49-year-olds, “Dr. Mertens” came to 7.7 percent market share and also used 760,000 spectators from the age group 14 to 59 years, which she inspired with 8.7 percent.

new season and fresh wind

The anticipation for the latest season is already in full swing! On May 22, 2024, filming for the ninth season of "Veterinarian Dr. Mertens" started. A total of 13 new episodes will be filmed, which will be produced in Leipzig and the surrounding area by the end of November 2024. Last year, the series celebrated its comeback with impressive 4.31 million viewers and a market share of 17 percent, such as leipziginfo.de reported.

In the coming season, Dr. Mertens not only experience their exciting adventures, but also train a new generation of veterinarians. With her new colleague Dr. Matteo Berger, played by Tobias Licht, forms a strong team and starts a young program for veterinary medical students. But be careful: Matteo has a secret that could not only bring him, but the entire team in trouble.

ratings in the focus

The ratings are extremely positive for the show and the competition on television is not easy. After the start of the new season, the series again recorded 4.27 million viewers and a market share of 17.1 percent. The “Tagesschau” with over 5.84 million viewers and 23.3 percent market share remains the winner of the quota hunt. "In all friendship" also made it under the best ratings. The doctor series came to 4.09 million viewers and 17.2 percent market share. Overall, it turns out: "Veterinarian Dr. Mertens" also left the last market share in the younger target group, the 14- to 49-year-old.

The success of "Veterinarian Dr. Mertens" once again shows that the love for animals and the challenges in everyday life to tell authentic stories. This keeps the audience captivating and brings heart and humor into the living room. One more reason to pay a visit to the Leipzig Zoo the next time you visit Leipzig, at the best time!