Even Closer - Hautnah Apr 2026

: The story centers on the intense pressure to succeed in the competitive world of dance. Characters are forced to navigate the thin line between their professional dreams and their personal relationships.

: A defining feature of the production was its focus on "Hautnah" (meaning "at first hand" or "skin-close") realism. To achieve this, the production utilized an intimacy coordinator to ensure that erotic scenes were both visually impactful and safely choreographed for the actors. Even Closer - Hautnah

, Mareike Zwahr , Maéva Marie Mathilde Roth , Hans Gurbig , Vinzenz Wagner , and Lion Wasczyk . : The story centers on the intense pressure

"Even Closer - Hautnah" is part of a broader trend of "youthification" in German television, where streaming platforms produce niche, high-intensity dramas (similar to DRUCK or SKAM ) that focus on the specific social and digital lives of Gen Z. It distinguishes itself by using dance as a literal and metaphorical stage for exploring the characters' physical and emotional identities. EVEN CLOSER - HAUTNAH (original title) - UFA To achieve this, the production utilized an intimacy

UFA Serial Drama and TVNOW celebrate the day of love in a very special way and reveal an erotic secret: On Valentine's Day, 14.02. www.ufa.de

The series was released on (now RTL+) on Valentine's Day 2021 as a flagship original production for the platform. Cultural Context