Overview
- ZDF’s Season 19 premieres on January 8 at 20:15 on Thursdays, with each episode available online a week in advance.
- Hans Sigl has recently extended his contract by two years, with reports citing roughly 120 filming days per season at the Wilder Kaiser.
- Sigl describes a low‑key farewell for Dr. Martin Gruber: closing the practice, covering his car at the Gruberhof, taking a taxi, and a new Bergdoktor appearing at the station.
- A ZDF behind‑the‑scenes documentary portrays Sigl as a respected on‑set lead, with colleagues praising his care for cast and crew and sense of responsibility.
- Monika Baumgartner speaks candidly about aging and loss, echoing new‑season themes, while viewers note the near‑absence of Martin’s son Johann since his move to New York.