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Storm of Love 2005

★ 6.0/10 · 39 votes NR DramaSoap 22 seasons · 4535 eps Returning Series
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What is Storm of Love?

Storm of Love, known in German as Sturm der Liebe, is a long-running German television soap opera created by Bea Schmidt. The series premiered on September 26, 2005, and is broadcast on the public television channel Das Erste.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
4,535
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Sep 26, 2005
Last aired
Feb 3, 2026
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
Das Erste
Genres
Drama, Soap
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Overview

Storm of Love, known in German as Sturm der Liebe, is a long-running German television soap opera created by Bea Schmidt. The series premiered on September 26, 2005, and is broadcast on the public television channel Das Erste. The narrative is set in the village of Bichlheim at the fictional five-star Hotel Fürstenhof, located near Rosenheim. The plot revolves around the lives, relationships, and interwoven stories of the hotel staff and the members of the Saalfeld family, who own the establishment. Episodes follow the daily occurrences within the hotel, focusing on the personal connections and professional challenges faced by those living and working on the property. The program features multiple ongoing storylines that explore the romantic and social dynamics of the characters residing in the hotel environment. Viewers can access the series through various streaming platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video, which offer different seasons for digital viewing. The show remains a notable example of the German soap opera genre, maintaining a focus on the central hotel setting.

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Should you watch it?

“This long-running German soap opera explores the interwoven lives of staff and guests at a luxury hotel.”

Reasons to watch
  • focuses on character relationships
  • features a consistent central setting
Keep in mind
  • large volume of episodes
  • complex multi-thread storylines

Watch it if you enjoy long-running soap operas focused on the personal lives of hotel staff and owners.

The series is a standard television soap opera focusing on romantic and professional relationships.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 313 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 207 episodes
Season 3 · 183 episodes
Season 4 · 211 episodes
Season 5 · 203 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the show?

The series is set at the fictional five-star hotel Fürstenhof.

Who created the series?

The show was created by Bea Schmidt.

When did the series premiere?

The series premiered on September 26, 2005.

On which network does the show air?

The series airs on the public broadcaster Das Erste.

What is the primary focus of the plot?

The plot revolves around the relationships of the hotel owners, staff, and family members.