TV Sensation: 'Storm of Love' Takes Fans on a Time Travel – All Episodes from 2005 on One
Why the ARD offshoot is now hitting the brakes
The reason for this program change is actually quite simple to understand. One has gained a rapid lead by broadcasting two repeat episodes of the telenovela daily. While Das Erste shows only about 180 to 190 new episodes per year and takes breaks repeatedly, One ran continuously throughout the year with around 500 repeats. This strategy has now led to an unexpected dilemma: One has simply come too close to the current broadcast in the main program. There were almost no buffers left between the repeated and brand-new episodes.
From the Fürstenhof back to 2005
The solution to the dilemma is as simple as it is ingenious: The niche channel One will keep "Sturm der Liebe" in the program, but from June 23, everything will be reset to the beginning! Yes, you heard right: At 6:40 PM, the broadcast of the very first episode from 2005 will begin. This means an epic time travel back to the beginnings of the telenovela, when the Fürstenhof opened its doors for the first time and captivated the audience.
A journey into the past for all long-time fans
This change is a unique opportunity to relive the story of "Sturm der Liebe" from the ground up. Do you remember the first dream couple Laura Mahler and Alexander Saalfeld? Their love story was the starting point for countless dramas, intrigues, and great emotions at the Fürstenhof. After their fairy tale wedding, the two famously moved to Brussels and bid farewell to the series. Now you can follow their beginnings up close once again!
What does this mean for the future of the channel?
Not only "Sturm der Liebe" runs on One in double episodes, but the popular telenovela "Rote Rosen" has also reached over 1300 episodes there. One continues to rely on series repeats, but the future of the channel remains uncertain. There are indeed plans by ARD to discontinue some channels. This program change could therefore also be a sign of the realignment of public broadcasting. For fans of "Sturm der Liebe," however, it means above all one thing: lots of nostalgia and a chance to enjoy the beginnings once again!
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