Best German TV Series for Learning the Language – Watch, Learn & Enjoy
- Lana Delic
- Oct 30, 2025
- 3 min read
That the Germans have truly made an effort to make learning their language easier is best proven by TV series — the perfect tool for all beginners and fans of this genre. These shows don’t just entertain; they allow you to actively learn the language in the context of everyday situations.
A solid B1 level is recommended, but there are no strict rules — anyone can give it a try!
We usually follow characters who face realistic challenges and everyday situations, giving us a clear picture of what daily life in Germany looks like. Besides learning new words and phrases, it’s important to pay attention to intonation and pronunciation — this can help you gain more confidence in speaking German.
Series are a great way to combine fun and learning German. They also offer a glimpse into German culture and social norms, which aren’t always obvious in books or classrooms. The dialogues and interactions between characters allow you to absorb the language in real contexts, making the learning experience much more enjoyable.
Andere Eltern
(Different Parents)
A light, funny, and engaging show that follows several young and modern parents as they try to deal with everyday chaos and decide to open their own kindergarten. Full of humor, spontaneity, and modern German expressions, this series is a great choice for learning the language.
You can watch both seasons for free on ARD-Mediathek.
Das Boot
Based on the well-known film by Wolfgang Petersen and novels by Lothar-Günther Buchheim, this series tells the story of a German submarine in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
It offers an anti-war narrative and a critical look at the war itself.
For learners at B1 level or higher, this is a great way to hear authentic German and understand more complex sentence structures.
Available for free on ARD and ZDF Mediathek
Dogs of Berlin
A classic Netflix series in about ten episodes — entertaining and educational at the same time. The story revolves around the murder of a German football player of Turkish origin and touches on themes like integration and crime in modern Berlin.
The show is rich in German slang and modern expressions, perfect if you want to sound more like a native.
You can watch it on Netflix, and it’s best to turn on German subtitles for learning.
How to sell drugs online(fast)
Another Netflix gem. A young geek decides to make money to impress his ex-girlfriend — and soon becomes one of the most influential online drug dealers in Germany.This series is particularly useful for learning German because it’s full of youth slang and everyday expressions.Fast-paced and full of modern dialogue — watch it with German subtitles so you don’t miss a thing!
Unsere Mütter, unsere Väter
(Our Mothers, our Fathers)
World War II from the perspective of ordinary people. The story follows five friends separated by the war, each sent to a different front, trying to reunite someday.
It shows a side of history rarely told — that the Wehrmacht was made up of ordinary men, not just soldiers.
A truly powerful and emotional mini-series.
Babylon Berlin
One of the most successful German TV series, with four seasons available on Netflix.
Set in Berlin between the two World Wars — a city of glamour and despair, luxury and misery, leftists and monarchists.
High unemployment leads to rising crime, and inspector Rath, transferred from Cologne to Berlin, tries to solve a blackmail case that turns out to be far more complex.
If you enjoy learning German through watching, this kind of content can be extremely useful.
And of course, if you want to improve your German faster and more efficiently, visit my website Nemacki svuda, where you can find lessons, tips, and resources that will help you make progress — and book your first lesson today!
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