Serienstart

Serienstart is a German noun used to refer to the premiere or initial broadcast of a television series. It denotes the first time a series is made available to viewers on a channel or streaming service and is commonly employed in media reporting, TV guides, and press materials to indicate when audiences can watch a new show for the first time. The term is generally applied to the launch of an entire series rather than the start of individual seasons.

Relation to related terms: Serienstart is distinct from Serienpremiere, which also describes the first broadcast but can emphasize the event itself, while Staffelstart refers specifically to the start of a new season rather than the whole series. In practice, Serienstart is used to describe the overall launch date, platform, and sometimes the market where the series debuts (for example a country or streaming region).

Usage and context: In German-language television journalism and marketing, Serienstart helps organize and communicate information about when and where new series become available. It is commonly paired with details such as the premiere date, the platform, and any simultaneous releases in multiple regions.

Etymology: The term is a compound of Serie (series) and Start (start), reflecting its plain descriptive purpose in media and consumer information.

See also: Fernsehen, Serienpremiere, Staffelstart, Streaming-Dienste.