Docent Finishes Autumn Run with over 1.4 million Viewers
The third season of the Czech detective series Docent concluded on Sunday, September 20, drawing 1.402 million viewers older than 15 to ČT1, according to data from ATO published by MediaGuru. The final two episodes secured a 37.22 percent share of the television audience. This figure made the crime drama the most-watched autumn series on Czech television, outperforming rival broadcasts on commercial networks.
Public broadcaster outperforms rival Sunday night shows
Competition during the Sunday evening time slot lagged significantly behind the public broadcaster’s figures. Nova’s miniseries Studna finished the evening with 532,000 viewers, while the television premiere of Zrádci on Prima attracted 440,000 viewers. Docent also improved upon its own prior performance. The finale of the second series in September 2024 drew 1.342 million viewers, though the record set by the first series in February 2023—when 1.92 million people watched the finale—remains unmatched.
Director Jiří Strach Addresses Season Four and Scheduling Conflicts
Director Jiří Strach addressed the prospect of a fourth season on his Facebook profile shortly after the broadcast, posting that he is allowed to make Docent 4 only after he finishes the third installment of Anděl Páně. Kinobox first highlighted the social media post, noting it included emojis and lacked the formality of an official press release. The comment establishes a clear hierarchy of priorities for the filmmaker, placing the fairy-tale project ahead of the crime series.
Production Timeline for Angel of the Lord 3
Both projects share a leading actor, with Ivan Trojan portraying both detective Stehlík and the angel Petronel. Production on the third Anděl Páně film faced extended delays due to the health status of actor Jiří Bartoška, who died in May last year, according to Echo24. Scenes featuring Bartoška as God were filmed prior to his death. Strach stated at the Karlovy Vary festival that he intends to finish the film during the winter months, with a projected premiere in 2028. The Czech Film Center, operating under the State Audiovisual Fund, lists the project in development with a scheduled completion date in December 2027.
Broadcast Outlook for Upcoming Episodes
Production on the third season of Docent began in October 2025 before its September broadcast. Industry timelines suggest that if a fourth season must wait for the completion of Anděl Páně 3, the detective series likely cannot return to the screen before 2028. No official release date for a fourth season has been confirmed by Czech Television.
Frequently Asked Questions About Docent and Its Production Schedule
When did the third season of Docent air its final episodes?
The final two episodes of the third season aired on ČT1 on Sunday, September 20, according to data from ATO and MediaGuru.
How many viewers watched the third-season finale?
The final broadcast was watched by 1.402 million viewers older than 15, capturing a 37.22 percent share of the active television audience.
Why might the fourth season of Docent face production delays?
Director Jiří Strach stated on social media that he is allowed to make a fourth season only after he first completes the third Anděl Páně film, which shares lead actor Ivan Trojan and has experienced delays.
When is the third Angel of the Lord movie expected to premiere?
The project is scheduled for completion in December 2027, according to the Czech Film Center, with a projected theatrical release expected in 2028.