Series synopsis
Biathlon Nation – One Team. One Mission is a German documentary television series that premiered on ZDF on December 2, 2025. It ended on December 19, 2025. It stars Christoph Hamm, Franziska Preuß, Selina Grotian and Sophie Schneider.
Germany loves biathlon – and you’ve never been this close to the stars. The documentary series accompanies them through a dramatic year and shows tears, pressure, and emotional moments from the inner workings of the team. It tells of fierce competition and the struggle to return to the top of the world in 2024/25. The camera is there when there are arguments, laughter, and celebrations behind the scenes – as in the case of Franziska Preuß’s spectacular overall World Cup title.
Premise
Germany loves biathlon – and you’ve never been this close to the stars. The documentary series accompanies them through a dramatic year and shows tears, pressure, and emotional moments from the inner workings of the team. It tells of fierce competition and the struggle to return to the top of the world in 2024/25. The camera is there when there are arguments, laughter, and celebrations behind the scenes – as in the case of Franziska Preuß’s spectacular overall World Cup title.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Christoph Hamm as Narrator (voice)
- Franziska Preuß as Self
- Selina Grotian as Self
- Sophie Schneider as Self
- Julia Tannheimer as Self
- Vanessa Voigt as Self
- Marion Wiesensarter as Self
- Johannes Kühn as Self
Supporting cast
- Philipp Nawrath as Self
- Danilo Riethmüller as Self
- Philipp Horn as Self
- Justus Strelow as Self
- David Zobel as Self
- Lucas Fratzscher as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | December 2, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Competition Winter is coming—and with it, the battle for spots on the German team. Every sprint, every shot counts. Who will make it to the World Cup, and whose dreams will be shattered? |
December 2, 2025 |
| 2 |
At the limit Vanessa Voigt returns after a break—can she regain her old form at the World Cup in Oberhof? The pressure is enormous. Franziska Preuß takes the lead in the overall World Cup and becomes the defining face of the team. |
December 3, 2025 |
| 3 |
Tailwind Things aren’t going well for the men. But the relay in Ruhpolding brings new hope: the team is building confidence and preparing for the World Championships. Can they put the setbacks behind them? |
December 5, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDF |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 2, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2025 |
| Status | ended |