Das Vierte was launched by NBC Universal Global Networks (NUGN) in 2005 as an all-drama programming channel.

The channel reached its 1% first-year goal with the expectations of doubling in two to three years.

In September 2012, The Walt Disney Company announced a deal to purchase Das Vierte.

The programming later moved away from Hollywood productions and towards a cooperation with the Anixe TV network.

[6] [7] Das Vierte was available via terrestrial transmission in Berlin and Bremen, as well as Europe wide on Astra digital satellite service.