When does Amadeus premiere?

Amadeus premieres on 2025-12-21.

Is Amadeus a new series?

Amadeus is a new series (Season 1).

NEW

Amadeus(2025)

Archived · ORF 1

N/A

S01

DramaCrime

Austrian crime drama series.

ON AIR: DEC 21Season 1Archived listing

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