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Rote Rosen

TV Show 2006 50m/ep 3.0 /10 Returning
Das Erste A Das Erste Original

Rote Rosen follows a new romantic storyline each season, centering on women in their forties as they juggle love, family obligations, and shifting careers. Every season focuses on one lead whose relationships and personal choices unfold across many episodes, while a familiar town and recurring... Read more

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About Rote Rosen

Rote Rosen follows a new romantic storyline each season, centering on women in their forties as they juggle love, family obligations, and shifting careers. Every season focuses on one lead whose relationships and personal choices unfold across many episodes, while a familiar town and recurring secondary characters give the series a steady backdrop. The pacing favors gradual development, showing how past decisions and everyday pressures shape adult relationships rather than relying on high melodrama. Viewers get a fresh protagonist and new conflicts each year, with romantic tension, interpersonal rivalry, and moments of domestic life driving the narrative rather than cliffhanger stunts.

Premiered on November 6, 2006, Rote Rosen is produced by Studio Hamburg Serienwerft Lüneburg and broadcast on Das Erste. The ensemble cast includes Gerry Hungbauer, Hermann Toelcke, Anja Franke, Jelena Mitschke, and Claus Dieter Clausnitzer.

While the series has run for many seasons and maintained steady domestic visibility, it has not been prominent on major international awards lists, and publicly available information about national television awards is limited.

Rote Rosen made a mark on German daytime television by consistently foregrounding women in their forties and by committing to a seasonal, single-love-story structure. Its long run turned it into a recognizable presence on public television, and the format influenced other German serials that aimed to portray mature romance and family life in an accessible, long-form way.

Reception has been mixed, with online ratings reflecting a small sample size and a vote average of 3.0 out of 10 from five voters. Critics and audiences note the show’s steady, domestic focus and slow plotting, with themes including second chances, shifting family roles, and the challenges of balancing personal desire with responsibility. The series appeals most to viewers who prefer character-focused, long-running serial drama centered on later-life relationships.

Details

Release Date
November 06, 2006
Episode Length
50m
User Ratings
5 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
24
Episodes
368
Network
Das Erste
Status
Returning Series
Genres
Soap, Drama
Country
Germany
Studio
Studio Hamburg Serienwerft Lüneburg +1 more
External Links
View on IMDB

Cast

Gerry Hungbauer

Gerry Hungbauer

Thomas Jansen

H

Hermann Toelcke

Gunter Flickenschild

Anja Franke

Anja Franke

Merle Vanlohen

J

Jelena Mitschke

Britta Berger

Claus Dieter Clausnitzer

Claus Dieter Clausnitzer

Hannes Lüder

Brigitte Antonius

Brigitte Antonius

Johanna Jansen, geb. Hagedorn

M

Michael Meziani

Benjamin Berger

Seasons (24 seasons, 368 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

33 episodes - 2006

Season 2

Season 2

1 episodes - 2007

Season 3

Season 3

1 episodes - 2007

Season 4

Season 4

1 episodes - 2008

Season 5

Season 5

1 episodes - 2009

Season 6

Season 6

1 episodes - 2010

Season 7

Season 7

1 episodes - 2011

Season 8

Season 8

1 episodes - 2012

Season 9

Season 9

1 episodes - 2012

Season 10

Season 10

1 episodes - 2013

Season 11

Season 11

1 episodes - 2014

Season 12

Season 12

1 episodes - 2015

Season 13

Season 13

1 episodes - 2016

Season 14

Season 14

1 episodes - 2017

Season 15

Season 15

1 episodes - 2018

Season 16

Season 16

1 episodes - 2019

Season 17

Season 17

1 episodes - 2019

Season 18

Season 18

1 episodes - 2020

Season 19

Season 19

138 episodes - 2021

Season 20

Season 20

1 episodes - 2022

Season 21

Season 21

1 episodes - 2023

Season 22

Season 22

1 episodes - 2023

Season 23

Season 23

168 episodes - 2024

S24

Season 24

31 episodes - 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

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Rote Rosen has 24 seasons with a total of 368 episodes.

With a rating of 3.0/10 from 5 viewers, Rote Rosen is a mixed bag - check out reviews to see if it's right for you.

Rote Rosen follows a new romantic storyline each season, centering on women in their forties as they juggle love, family obligations, and shifting careers. Every season focuses on one lead whose relationships and personal choices unfold across many episodes, while a familiar town and recurring se...

Rote Rosen stars Gerry Hungbauer, Hermann Toelcke, Anja Franke, Jelena Mitschke, and Claus Dieter Clausnitzer.

Rote Rosen was released on November 06, 2006.

Rote Rosen is a Soap and Drama series.

Rote Rosen is a German telenovela that tells one love story each season, focusing on women in their forties. It’s been produced and broadcast since November 6, 2006, and mixes soap and drama elements.

Rote Rosen is produced by Studio Hamburg Serienwerft Lüneburg and has been broadcast on the German network Das Erste. The production company’s name indicates Lüneburg as its production base.

Yes, Rote Rosen is listed as a returning series and has been on the air since 2006. It continues to produce new seasons following its seasonal love-story format.

Gerry Hungbauer plays the character Thomas Jansen on Rote Rosen. His name appears among the show’s top cast alongside actors like Hermann Toelcke and Anja Franke.