Lucie leaves Essen: drama and kisses in the new AWZ episode!
In the soap opera “Everything that counts,” Lucie leaves Essen on September 29, 2025. Drama and intrigue are the focus.

Lucie leaves Essen: drama and kisses in the new AWZ episode!
On September 28, 2025, an emotionally charged episode is in the starting blocks for fans of the popular soap opera “Everything that counts” (AWZ). Episode 4796, which will be published on September 29, 2025 at 7:05 p.m. on RTL+, is all about the tension between love, drama and intrigue that has always captivated viewers. A striking farewell is announced with a new twist: Lucie, played by Julia Wiedemann, decides to leave Essen because she has the feeling that she is always playing second fiddle. In this way she wants to escape the unfortunate fate that has accompanied her so far. How this happens is part of the fascinating narrative thread that has strengthened the loyalty of viewers over the years, as swp.de reports.
As part of this audience love, the series proves to be a true masterpiece in soap opera history. In fact, AWZ is part of a genre that originated in US radio and has a long tradition in television entertainment. The first daily soap was born in 1932 and quickly became a sought-after format that appealed to a wide audience, especially women who wanted to unwind while doing housework. In Germany, the format became established with productions such as “Lindenstrasse” or “Good Times, Bad Times”, which have become television staples since the 1980s, as wikipedia.de explains.
Between feelings and intrigue
In the upcoming episode, the emotional worlds of the characters will be the focus. Imani, played by Féréba Koné, worries about the emotional turmoil of her boyfriend Jan (Daniel Noah). A kiss between the two could smooth things over after Imani may have misjudged Jan's emotional state. At the same time, Maximilian (Francisco Medina) also takes a step that could cause him problems, as Isabelle (Ania Niedieck) has her own plans for Joana (Josephine Martz). The stories about weddings, intrigues and emotional ups and downs are typical of soap operas that captivate with their constant game of power and love.
A popular format
Since then, AWZ has fascinated audiences large and small. What makes the format so successful is its ability to stretch storylines over weeks and months, meaning each new episode offers the perfect balance of tension and relaxation. The production specifically uses cliffhangers and open plots that captivate viewers next time and make them want to accompany the characters in their everyday lives. The appeal of soap operas is therefore clear: they are easily accessible, offer uncomplicated entertainment and show several storylines in parallel, ideal for a short evening of television after a long day, as m.wikipedia.org explains. Ultimately, we can only hope that the episodes produced continue to show a good knack for stories and characters that continually inspire us all to empathize.
So if you like dramatic twists and heartbreaking decisions, you shouldn't miss the new episode. “Everything that counts” is and remains a popular part of the German television program – and the fever continues!