Veterinarian Dr. Mertens: Eighth season brings new animal stories!

Veterinarian Dr. Mertens: Eighth season brings new animal stories!

The popular TV series "Veterinarian Dr. Mertens" is very well received by the spectators and remains on the air after initial uncertainties about a possible sequel. While this year's relay finale has already been broadcast, there were concerns about the future of the series. However, these concerns seem to be unfounded, since the ARD has now confirmed that a eighth season is being produced. Information about this was included by Thuringia.

The official statement to continue the filming and a possible broadcast date is still pending, but ARD expressed that one assumes "further consequences". According to internal information, filming for the new season has already started and are to take place in the Leipzig Zoo until November and at other locations in Central Germany. This also confirms information from Zoo Leipzig .

new season with emotional stories

Zoo Director Prof. Jörg Junhold was proud of the continuation of the series, which now significantly addressed the veterinary challenges in the Leipzig Zoo 20 years after the pilot film. Alexander Bickel, head of the "ARD Community editorial team series in the main evening program", explained that the decision to continue the series is based on the success of the last season. The new episodes will not only focus on the leading actress Elisabeth Lanz, but also emotional family stories and exciting animal cases.

The shooting has already started, but details on the content of the new season are still unknown. The zoo director and the ARD team seem to be convinced that the audience can look forward to more insights from the Leipzig Zoo and the series will continue to be very well received.

With the view of new stories, it remains to be seen when the first new episodes of the eighth season will be broadcast. Binding statements about the future of the series are expected to be published at the end of August or early September. The anticipation among the fans of the Zoothemas is already felt, which shows how strong the bond is between the spectators and the series.