When did GZSZ exist? What you need to know about the cult series

If you are a fan of GZSZ, you may have been following the series for years. Since when there is the series, nevertheless surprises many fans of the telenovela. That's because filming for GZSZ began in Berlin as early as the 1990s.

When did GZSZ start?

GZSZ is a cult show for many and it is impossible to imagine the German television landscape without it. The show has been broadcast on the RTL channel for over 30 years and is produced by UFA Serial Drama. During its run, GZSZ made many inexperienced young actors known and was a career springboard for singers and musicians. The plot is based on the depiction of everyday life of various families and groups. Since it is a telenovela, each episode ends with a suspenseful cliffhanger that is resolved at the beginning of the next episode. The series is designed so that viewers can quickly get started, even if they don't know the series yet or have missed some episodes. Thus, GZSZ continuously generates new viewers who join the loyal fans.

The history of GZSZ

• March 16, 1992: Filming for GZSZ begins in Berlin's Union Film Studios.
• May 11, 1992: The first episode is broadcast on German television.
• June 22, 1998: The 1,500th episode is broadcast. Die Folge erzielt die Rekordeinschaltquote von 6,73 Millionen Zuschauern.
• 18. Mai 2016: Die 6.000. Folge GZSZ wird ausgestrahlt. Die Folge hatte Spielfilmlänge und wurde von weiteren Sendungen rund um GZSZ begleitet.
• 1. Juli 2018: Die erste Folge GZSZ läuft in Belgien und Frankreich.