Jennerwein – Hochsaison (2026)
Director: Hannu Salonen
Cast: Florian Brückner, Sarah Thonig, Frederic Linkemann, Eva-Maria Reichert, Helmfried von Lüttichau
Did you know? The film features a cameo by a real-life former World Cup ski jumper, who was brought in as a stunt double for the death scene but ended up ad-libbing a key line that made the final cut.
Why Watch: Dive into a twisty Alpine thriller where a ski jumper's mysterious death and a brazen assassination attempt set the stage for a cunning serial game. With its stunning Bavarian backdrop, sharp local satire, and a killer who craves the spotlight, *Jennerwein – Hochsaison* serves up a gripping whodunit that keeps you guessing until the final, chilling reveal. Perfect for mystery fans who love their suspense with a side of dark humor and snowy spectacle.
Fresh on the job in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Jennerwein is immediately thrown into chaos when a Danish ski jumper plummets to his death, the Winter Games Committee president barely dodges an assassination attempt, and cryptic letters threaten more attacks. Surrounded by distrustful locals and tangled in petty political rivalries, Jennerwein must expose a killer who thrives on the spotlight—and is orchestrating a dangerously calculated game.