Backstage
Backstage is a German documentary-style TV series on ZDF that takes viewers behind the scenes of popular ZDF shows and productions. Rather than being a traditional drama or fiction series, it offers an inside look at how TV formats are created: from the set, the crew and cast interactions to the challenges and everyday moments during filming. Each episode focuses on a different show or production as its subject. For example, it has shown what happens behind the camera of series like Bettys Diagnose, the cooking show Die Küchenschlacht or the crime drama Nord Nord Mord, exploring both the technical and human aspects of making television.
Seasons & Episodes
E1Bettys Diagnose: Behind the scenes with Henrike Hahn
Oct 27, 2023
E2Bares für Rares: What makes the antiques stars tick
Dec 14, 2023
E3Die Küchenschlacht: On set with the cooking professionals
Apr 15, 2024
E4SOKO Leipzig: On set with the crime heroes
Sep 18, 2024
E5Love Sucks: In conversation with the vampire stars
Oct 11, 2024
E6Die Bergretter: Filming at the limit
Oct 29, 2024
E7Notruf Hafenkante: Secrets from the film set
Nov 27, 2024
E8Der Palast: The hard road to the spotlight
Dec 19, 2024
E9Hans Sigl: Backstage on Der Bergdoktor
Dec 20, 2024
E10Der Bergdoktor: What makes the Grubers tick
Dec 20, 2024
E11Frühling: How the hit series is made
Jan 17, 2025
E12Die Küchenschlacht: The contestants’ journey
Jul 3, 2025
E13Dr. Nice: Backstage during filming
Aug 28, 2025
E14Ehrlich Brothers: The magic behind the show
Sep 23, 2025
E15Aktenzeichen XY: Behind the scenes
Oct 6, 2025
E16Am Set von SOKO Stuttgart: On the set of SOKO Stuttgart
Dec 4, 2025
E17Nord Nord Mord: On set during filming on Sylt
Dec 5, 2025
E18Sketch History: How history is turned into comedy
Dec 16, 2025
E19Ku’damm 77: A new generation joins the dance
Dec 27, 2025
Storyline
Backstage is a German documentary-style TV series on ZDF that takes viewers behind the scenes of popular ZDF shows and productions. Rather than being a traditional drama or fiction series, it offers an inside look at how TV formats are created: from the set, the crew and cast interactions to the challenges and everyday moments during filming. Each episode focuses on a different show or production as its subject. For example, it has shown what happens behind the camera of series like Bettys Diagnose, the cooking show Die Küchenschlacht or the crime drama Nord Nord Mord, exploring both the technical and human aspects of making television.
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