Horror series Hameln”: enthusiasm and criticism from the region!

Horror series Hameln”: enthusiasm and criticism from the region!

The horror series “Hameln” premiered on television and in the media library on December 30, 2025. The series consists of six episodes and was partly filmed in Hameln, which particularly appeals to viewers from Hameln and the Weserbergland as well-known places are shown to them. All episodes are available in the ZDF media library and will also be broadcast on ZDFneo on January 12th and 19th at 8:15 p.m.

Opinions on the series are divided. Positive comments praise both the story and the cast's performance. However, critics complain about “wooden dialogues” and a confusing story. Some viewers compare the series with other TV formats such as “Zombie and Back to the Future” and “The Three Question Marks”. The horror factor is perceived differently: While some perceive the series as “violent” and “brutal”, others state that it is not perceived as real horror. Michael Boyer, employee of Hameln Marketing and Tourismus GmbH, praises Götz Otto, who plays the role of the Pied Piper.

Audience numbers and market shares

The first episode of the series was watched by 440,000 people, with viewership dropping to 200,000 at one point. The market shares among young viewers were between 0.5 and 0.8 percent, while one episode even reached 1.8 percent. The exact streaming volume in the ZDF media library is not yet known ZDF reported.

In summary, the series has received a mixed reception, particularly in terms of quality and horror factor. Nevertheless, the audience's interest in the well-known locations and characters remains evident Dewezet reported.

– Submitted by West-East media