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ZDF Studios strikes 1,200-hour drama deal with TV2 Hungary

February 16, 2026 10.02 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

ZDF Studios has signed a multi-year agreement with Hungarian broadcaster TV2 Group for more than 1,200 hours of drama programming, covering free-TV, pay-TV and VOD rights in Hungary.

The deal gives TV2 access to a broad slate of titles from the German distributor’s catalogue, spanning long-running classics, romantic TV movies and contemporary series. The package includes classic series such as The Black Forest Clinic and Derrick, alongside romantic film collections including Rosamunde Pilcher (pictured), Inga Lindström, Spring Fever, Lena Lorenz and Katie Fforde.

Family-focused “animal twist” series Our Charly and Hello Robbie are also part of the agreement, as well as crime and adventure dramas such as SOKO Wien and Alpine Rescue. Medical titles in the package include Mountain Medic and Dr. Nice.

The agreement secures multi-platform rights for the Hungarian territory, enabling TV2 to schedule the programming across its linear channels and on-demand services.

“We are thrilled to continue strengthening our long-standing partnership with TV2. This extensive package brings together some of our most successful and beloved productions – stories that have captivated audiences across generations. We are confident that Hungarian viewers will welcome these series with the same enthusiasm they receive worldwide,” said Mirela Nastase, Director Drama at ZDF Studios.

Gábor Fischer, Chief Content Officer of TV2 Group, added: “High-quality drama is at the heart of what our viewers love, and ZDF Studios consistently delivers exceptional storytelling. This agreement significantly enriches our content offering across all platforms, and we look forward to bringing these well-known and much-loved series to audiences throughout Hungary.”

ZDF Studios is the commercial arm of German public broadcaster ZDF and handles global programme distribution, international co-productions and licensing across a catalogue that spans series, TV movies, documentaries and children’s programming.

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Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: Gábor Fischer, Mirela Nastase, TV2 Group, ZDF, ZDF Studios Edited: 16 February 2026 10:02

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About Jörn Krieger

Jörn reports on the latest developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Since 1992, he has been working as a freelance journalist, specialised in digital media, broadcast technology, convergence and new markets. He also takes up University lectureships, writes articles in specialist publications, and produces radio reports. Jörn is also a moderator of panel discussions at industry events such as ANGA COM, Medientage München and IFA Berlin.

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