Overview
- The twelfth season comprises six new episodes produced by Zieglerfilm, with Judith Hoersch returning in the title role.
- ZDF Mediathek will premiere the season on March 26, two weeks ahead of the linear rollout.
- Linear broadcasts resume on April 9 at 20:15 on Thursdays on ZDF.
- Before the return, ZDF schedules 'Einfach Elli' for March 12 and 19, followed by 'Die Maiwald' on the next two Thursdays.
- The opener, titled 'Muttergefühle,' addresses adoption and Lena’s relationship pressures, as the series remains a steady draw averaging about four million linear viewers in 2025.