The ratings rocket: Veterinarian Dr. Mertens” inspires millions again!

The ratings rocket: Veterinarian Dr. Mertens” inspires millions again!

The popular television series “Veterinarian Dr. Mertens” has been delighting viewers for almost a decade. The main character Dr. Susanne Mertens, portrayed by Elisabeth Lanz, has grown dear to many people. The series runs every Tuesday and never leaves viewers bored. The latest episode with the title “Between All Chairs” is currently in the starting blocks and is causing a lot of conversation, because the situation at Leipzig Zoo is tense. A character named Sina causes a sensation and causes problems for the protagonists, as thueringen24.de reports.

It will be particularly exciting for Dr. Mertens, because she has to help her colleague Matteo, who has lost his license to practice medicine. This much can be said: the series remains a real ratings hit. The last broadcast date on June 11th attracted an impressive 3.683 million viewers and achieved a market share of 16.1 percent. This secured the program third place in the ratings, only behind the “Tagesschau” and a special report about a shooting spree in Graz. In the relevant target group of 14 to 49 year olds, "Dr. Mertens" had a 7.7 percent market share and also served 760,000 viewers from the 14 to 59 year old age group, who it thrilled with an 8.7 percent market share.

New season and a breath of fresh air

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

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 junior program for veterinary medicine students. But be careful: Matteo has a secret that could get not only him but the entire team in trouble.

Audience ratings in focus

The ratings for the show are extremely positive and the competition on television doesn't have it easy. After the new season started broadcasting, the series again recorded 4.27 million viewers and a market share of 17.1 percent. The winner of the ratings hunt remains the “Tagesschau” with over 5.84 million viewers and a 23.3 percent market share. “In All Friendship” also made it into the best ratings. The medical series had 4.09 million viewers and a 17.2 percent market share. Overall, it can be seen that “Veterinarian Dr. Mertens” has also left a lasting impression on the younger target group, 14 to 49 year olds, with a 9.3 percent market share.

The success of “Veterinarian Dr. Mertens” shows once again that the love of animals and the challenges in a veterinarian’s everyday life tell authentic stories. This keeps the audience captivated and brings heart and humor into the living room. One more reason to pay a visit to the Leipzig Zoo on your next visit in the future, at prime time!