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Release Year2002
Runtime22 Seasons
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Reality
Votes10
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsDeutschland sucht den Superstar
About Deutschland sucht den Superstar
Deutschland sucht den Superstar is a German reality talent show, also commonly known by its initials DSDS. Part of the Idol franchise, it was created by English media mogul Simon Fuller as a spin-off from the British show Pop Idol, of which two series were broadcast between the years of 2001 and 2003. Debuting to mediocre ratings in October 2002 on the RTL network, the show has since become one of the most successful shows on German television. The program aims to discover the best singer in the country through a series of nationwide auditions in which viewer voting determines the winner. Voting is done through telephone and SMS text voting.
Directed by —, Deutschland sucht den Superstar leans on a strong ensemble — Dieter Bohlen, Isi Glück, Bushido — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2002.
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