Minentaucher
tv show

6 total episodes
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1 seasons
The tough path to the elite of the German Armed Forces
First Aired December 19, 2025
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Overview
The six-part documentary series follows a training course for mine clearance divers – a specialized unit tasked with finding and defusing mines. Eleven men undergo a grueling training program: freediving to the point of near unconsciousness, deep dives, forced marches, weeks at sea, and helicopter jumps from a height of ten meters into the Baltic Sea. While the instructors meticulously record every mistake, the trainees struggle with cold, exhaustion, and self-doubt. The series reveals their motivations, their courage, and their determination to assume responsibility in a tense global situation.

The Final Exam
Season 1 - Episode 6 - 1h 41m
Air Date
December 19, 2025
Overview
After five months, everything comes down to the last test: a night-time loaded run and hours of sea swimming against strong currents. No injuries are allowed now. Before that, one final high-risk challenge awaits - a ten-meter jump from a helicopter into the Baltic. Hesitation can mean disaster.