Overview
Series synopsis
DDR Genial is a German documentary television series that premiered on ZDF on October 22, 2025. It stars Rhea Harder, Hendrik Duryn, Tina Goldschmidt and Jens Weißflog.
It showcases ingenious GDR-era inventions and celebrates the clever ideas of everyday life and research, featuring reflections from notable figures who remember their childhood in East Germany.
Premise
It showcases ingenious GDR-era inventions and celebrates the clever ideas of everyday life and research, featuring reflections from notable figures who remember their childhood in East Germany.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rhea Harder as Self
- Hendrik Duryn as Self
- Tina Goldschmidt as Self
- Jens Weißflog as Self
- Anja Kling as Self
- Axel Schulz as Self
- Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss as Self
- Wolfgang Lippert as Self
Supporting cast
- Bürger Lars Dietrich as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 22, 2025 | October 22, 2025 |
Season 1 preview
4 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 22, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 22, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 22, 2025 |
Production
Genres
Documentary
Country
DE
Original language
de
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDF |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 22, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 22, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |