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German vampire drama Love Sucks is expanding its international reach after securing a series of distribution deals with major platforms and broadcasters across Europe.

The latest sales were announced as the global television industry gathered at MIPCOM in Cannes, one of the major international markets where distributors sell programmes to broadcasters and streaming services around the world.

ZDF Studios, the commercial distribution arm of German public-service broadcaster ZDF, confirmed that Love Sucks had been acquired by several companies in different territories. The list includes Amazon, Apple, Telekom, RTL Interactive and Disney Germany, alongside Sky Switzerland, TV Prima in the Czech Republic, RTBF in Belgium and France Télévisions.

Where will Love Sucks be available?

The agreements give the vampire drama a broader international distribution footprint, bringing it to a range of television and digital media businesses. The announced buyers span several European markets, although the sales announcement does not provide a single release date or confirm that every deal represents the same type of viewing access.

That distinction is important for viewers hoping to watch the series. A distribution agreement can cover different services, territories and arrangements, so the presence of a company in the sales list does not automatically mean that Love Sucks is already available on its platform in every country.

A wider push for German television

The Love Sucks deals form part of a broader international sales push by ZDF Studios. The distributor reported that it had sold more than 500 hours of German scripted programming during 2026, through more than 40 agreements spanning over 20 countries.

Other titles in the sales activity include crime series SOKO, which has been acquired by broadcasters and services in several territories, as well as dramas Mountain Medic and Alpine Rescue. Romance titles Rosamunde Pilcher and Inga Lindström have also secured international deals, showing the range of German scripted programming being marketed to overseas buyers.

The results illustrate how distributors can extend a programme’s commercial life beyond its original market by selling rights to different broadcasters and platforms. For a drama such as Love Sucks, securing multiple buyers can help it reach audiences who may not otherwise encounter German-language television.

What the sales mean for Love Sucks

The latest agreements are a distribution development rather than an announcement of a new season or a confirmed premiere date. They establish that multiple international companies have acquired the series, but further details about local availability will depend on the individual platforms and territories involved.

For the wider television industry, the deals are another example of how international markets such as MIPCOM connect producers and distributors with buyers seeking programming for different audiences. With ZDF Studios reporting hundreds of hours of scripted sales this year, Love Sucks is part of a wider effort to take German drama to viewers beyond its home market.