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ZDF’s Die Bergretter Recasts Mia and Leon as Season 17 Airs Weekly

ZDF says the change follows the original Mia actor’s decision to leave the series.

Overview

  • Lisa Junick debuts as Mia Steiner after ZDF confirmed Mia-Sophie Ballauf chose not to continue.
  • Marinus Hohmann replaces Tim Marco Rietz as Leon Dörfler, with the character’s on-screen return set for 20 November.
  • Jessica Ginkel appears in episode two as Claudia Eder, joining a lineup of guest stars this season.
  • Josephin Busch returns from episode three as Nina Reuther, and long-time cast member Luise Bähr is also back.
  • Season 17 comprises seven episodes running from 30 October to 11 December 2025 on a weekly schedule.