Antena 1’s autumn 2025 schedule followed a clear timeline, with one important clarification: Insula Iubirii did not premiere in September, but during the summer, on 21 July 2025. The autumn lineup instead brought season 2 of Ana, Mi-ai fost scrisă în ADN, season 3 of Iubire cu parfum de lavandă, and the new Asia Express – Drumul Eroilor.
For viewers wanting to know exactly what started when and where it was available, the key dates were: 28 August for Ana, 7 September for Asia Express, and 12 September for Iubire cu parfum de lavandă. All productions aired on Antena 1 and also had content available on AntenaPLAY.
Antena 1’s autumn 2025 premiere schedule at a glance
| Production | Start date | Where to watch | What was new |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insula Iubirii, season 9 | 21 July 2025 | Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY | Five couples, filming in Thailand, and extended online-exclusive content |
| Ana, Mi-ai fost scrisă în ADN, season 2 | 28 August 2025, 8:30 p.m. | Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY | A continuation of the storylines around Ana’s identity and her relationship with Tudor |
| Asia Express – Drumul Eroilor, season 8 | 7 September 2025, 8:00 p.m. | Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY | A route through the Philippines, Vietnam and South Korea, with the final in Seoul |
| Iubire cu parfum de lavandă, season 3 | 12 September 2025 | Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY | A continuation of the story set in Podișor following the tense previous-season finale |
Insula Iubirii opened the summer, not the autumn
Season 9 of Insula Iubirii, hosted by Radu Vâlcan, began on Monday, 21 July 2025, on Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY. As a result, the show was already under way when the channel entered its late-August and September run of premieres.
The format retained its familiar mechanism: five couples travelled to Thailand to test their relationships in the presence of temptations, while separated between two villas. The relevant new feature for audiences who preferred online viewing was the expanded AntenaPLAY offering. Subscribers had access to Insula PLUS, with footage not included in the TV editions, and Insula Iubirii EXTRA, where the Fire Ceremonies were published in full.
The difference was practical: the television editions focused on the main storyline, while the platform supplemented the experience with additional sequences and more extensive participant reactions. For those watching the show only on Antena 1, the story remained easy to follow; for fans interested in behind-the-scenes details, AntenaPLAY was the option with extra material.
Ana, Mi-ai fost scrisă în ADN: season 2 began on 28 August
The first fiction title to return to the schedule was Ana, Mi-ai fost scrisă în ADN. Season 2 premiered on Thursday, 28 August 2025, at 8:30 p.m., and was scheduled every Thursday. The production, by Ruxandra Ion and made by Dream Film Production, was available on both Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY.
The new season picked up directly from the consequences of the previous finale. Ana and Tudor remained at the heart of the story, while the series also developed the conflicts within Basty’s family and the secrets involving Victoria, Damian and Olimpia. The stakes were not only romantic: Ana’s identity and the truth about the family’s past continued to lead the characters into difficult decisions.
For audiences, the late-August return also meant a clear place in the schedule: Thursday remained Ana night. This was a useful detail for those following episodes linearly on television, as well as for those who preferred to catch up via AntenaPLAY.
Asia Express – Drumul Eroilor: the 7 September premiere
Asia Express – Drumul Eroilor began on Sunday, 7 September 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Season 8 aired on four consecutive evenings: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Antena 1 broadcast the TV editions, while AntenaPLAY was the online viewing alternative.
The new subtitle, Drumul Eroilor, also signalled the route for this edition: contestants travelled through the Philippines, Vietnam and South Korea, with the final set in Seoul. The competition brought together nine teams and retained the format’s basic rules: participants travelled without phones, transport or accommodation provided, with a budget of one dollar per day.
The announced pairings included Mara Bănică and Serghei Mizil; Raluca Bădulescu and Florin; Anda Adam and Joseph; Catinca Roman and Calina; Ștefan Floroaica and Alexandru Ion; Alina Pușcău and Cristina; Gabriel Tamaș and Dan Alexa; Emil Rengle and Alejandro; and Karmen and Olga Barcari.
Rather than being a simple travel reality show, Asia Express builds its pace through challenges, hitchhiking, interactions with local people and the pressure of eliminations. The season’s name was linked to the local themes and stories encountered by the contestants, as well as to the idea of surpassing personal limits. For viewers planning their TV evenings, the four consecutive weekly broadcasts were one of the schedule’s most important features.
Iubire cu parfum de lavandă: season 3 returned on 12 September
Iubire cu parfum de lavandă returned for season 3 on Friday, 12 September 2025. The first episode resumed the story at a dramatic point: Anda was in a coma after being shot, while Ștefan was by her side in hospital. It was therefore a direct continuation of the tensions left by the previous season, rather than a separate new beginning from what had already happened in Podișor.
The original series, created by Ruxandra Ion and produced by Dream Film Production, retained its world of family, complicated love affairs, secrets and rivalries. Filming for the third season had taken place in Podișor and other locations in Bucharest, and its Friday return completed the channel’s Romanian fiction offering.
For viewers, the difference from Ana, Mi-ai fost scrisă în ADN was simple: Ana occupied Thursday evenings, while Iubire cu parfum de lavandă was the Friday series. Episodes of both were also available on AntenaPLAY, a practical option for catching up on missed editions.
How to read the schedule from that period correctly
Antena 1’s autumn 2025 did not begin with all titles in the same week. The schedule was built in stages:
- 21 July: Insula Iubirii began, a summer production that continued into the autumn season;
- 28 August: Ana, Mi-ai fost scrisă în ADN returned with season 2;
- 7 September: Asia Express – Drumul Eroilor premiered;
- 12 September: season 3 of Iubire cu parfum de lavandă began.
In short, those looking for the major autumn premieres primarily had Ana, Asia Express and Iubire cu parfum de lavandă to follow. Insula Iubirii had already launched in July, but remained an important part of Antena 1’s entertainment offering, including through exclusive AntenaPLAY material.
Frequently asked questions
When did Insula Iubirii season 9 begin?
Season 9 of Insula Iubirii began on 21 July 2025, on Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY. It was a summer premiere, not an autumn one.
On what date did Asia Express – Drumul Eroilor begin?
Asia Express – Drumul Eroilor premiered on Sunday, 7 September 2025, at 8:00 p.m. The show was scheduled on four consecutive evenings: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Which Romanian series returned to Antena 1 in autumn 2025?
Season 2 of Ana, Mi-ai fost scrisă în ADN began on 28 August 2025, while season 3 of Iubire cu parfum de lavandă premiered on 12 September 2025.
Where could Antena 1 productions be watched?
All productions in this schedule aired on Antena 1 and had content available on AntenaPLAY. For Insula Iubirii, the platform also included exclusive material such as Insula PLUS and Insula Iubirii EXTRA.
What was the Asia Express 2025 route?
The Asia Express – Drumul Eroilor season travelled through the Philippines, Vietnam and South Korea, with the final taking place in Seoul.
Sources consulted
- When does Asia Express Drumul Eroilor begin? The major premiere will take place on Sunday, 7 September, at 8:00 p.m. | Antena 1
- The announcement of the moment: the major Insula Iubirii premiere, on 21 July on Antena 1 and AntenaPLAY! | Antena 1
- The second season of the original series Ana, Mi-ai fost scrisă în ADN will premiere on Thursday, 28 August, at 8:30 p.m., on Antena 1
- Iubire cu parfum de lavandă | Season 3 | Episode 1, 12 September 2025 | Antena 1
- Asia Express season 8, 29 September 2025. The teams faced difficult challenges in this edition | Antena 1
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