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The Crash (2022)

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Following the catastrophic crash of a large El Al cargo aircraft into Amsterdam's 'Bijlmer' high-rise district in October 1992, a local young veterinarian and two journalists find themselves drawn into a years-long investigation into the many puzzling questions, about the disaster and its aftermath, the powers that be seem determined to keep unanswered.

Average Episode Run Time: 51` . Year(s): 2022

Director: Edson da Conceicao , Lourens Blok , Michael Leendertse

Producer: Fleur Winters

Stars: Yorick van Wageningen , Thomas Hoppener , Joy Delima , Bart Slegers , Guy Clemens , Katrien van Beurden

Lili and Marleen (1994 - 2010)

7.1 /10

Lili en Marleen is a television series about the fortunes of the residents of café De Lichttoren from World War II until the end of the 1960s in Antwerp (Belgium). The series is based on the play of the same name by Walter Van de Velde, which was first performed by the Traveling People's Theater in 1987.

Average Episode Run Time: 30` . Year(s): 1994 - 2010

Stars: Helena Van Loon , Simonne Peeters , Steven De Lelie , Bob Snijers , Frank Aendenboom , Carry Goossens

Undercover (2019 - 2022)

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Undercover agents infiltrate a drug kingpin's operation by posing as a couple at the campground where he spends his weekends. Inspired by real events.

Average Episode Run Time: 50` . Year(s): 2019 - 2022

Director: Eshref Reybrouck , Joël Vanhoebrouck , Frank Devos

Producer: Frédéric Gies , Jolien Beckers , Ivy Vanhaecke

Stars: Tom Waes , Frank Lammers , Elise Schaap , Jeroen Van der Ven , Ruth Becquart , Murat Seven

Toen was geluk heel gewoon (1994 - 2009)

6.8 /10

On January 2, 1994 the Dutch KRO television started an comic TV-show, based on the American sitcom 'The Honeymooners'. The scripts of these series were translated and edited by Gerard Cox and Sjoerd Pleijsier, two of the main actors. From the start of the fourth season they started to write their own episodes. The series are taking place in the south of Rotterdam, late fifties. The last season of the series took place in 1976.

Average Episode Run Time: 25` . Year(s): 1994 - 2009

Stars: Gerard Cox , Joke Bruijs , Huib Rooymans , Sjoerd Pleijsier , Koos van der Knaap , Paul van Soest

F.C. De Kampioenen (1990 - 2021)

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F.C. De Kampioenen, was a long-running Flemish sitcom chronicling the adventures of a fictional local football team. It aired on the Belgian-Flemish channel één between 1990 and 2011, for 21 seasons with 273 half-hour long episodes, making it one of the most successful comedy programs ever on Belgian television. In 2009 a film had been planned, but has since been cancelled following complaints by the actors about the script. In 2012 the crew announced a new script was written and a movie will be produced. The movie is to be released in December 2013. The series relies heavily on stereotypical characters and farce for its humour. The story is mainly set around a few members of the football club who regularly visit the club canteen before or after a soccer training or match. The canteen is run by Pascale, who is in a relationship with Maurice. The football club is sponsored by the owner of a sausage factory, Balthazar Boma. Next to the field is an antiques shop, owned by the fraudulent Fernand. Most of the episodes are based on misunderstandings or dirty tricks from Fernand.

Average Episode Run Time: 35` . Year(s): 1990 - 2021

Director: Bruno Raes , Willy Vanduren , Luc Beerten

Stars: Danni Heylen , Marijn Devalck , Johny Voners , Loes van den Heuvel , Ann Tuts , An Swartenbroekx

De Kotmadam (1991 - 2023)

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De Kotmadam is a classic Flemish comedy television series directed by Ronnie Commissaris and Wim Feyearts produced for Belgian television since 1991. The series is written by Jaak Boon and Frans Ceusters. Season 21 was aired as from March 2013. Season 22 is currently in production meaning the show is the longest running Belgian sitcom in terms of amounts of episodes and seasons. The series revolves around Jeanne Piens, who owns a small sweet shop in the centre of Leuven and rents out several rooms of her house to students studying in the city. She is a caring type and loves all her students. Her husband Jef Liefooghe works for the city's gardening department. Their friend Odilon Bonheur, a naïve warden in the local prison, visits regularly to give or seek help. Odillon Mortier decided not to perform in season 21 due to health reasons. That's why Heman Verbruggen got a new main role in the season: Gijs, a clumsy colleague of Jef. As Mortier suddenly died on 13th of August 2012, Verbruggen will also act in future seasons.

Average Episode Run Time: 25` . Year(s): 1991 - 2023

Director: Han Coucke , Frans Ceusters

Stars: Katrien Devos , Mark Verstraete , Helle Vanderheyden , Arno Moens , Anouck Luyten , Frederik Huys

Vermist (2007 - 2016)

7.1 /10

Vermist is a Dutch language crime drama produced by Belgian broadcaster VT4 and Netherlands production company Eyeworks. It is broadcast on VT4 and a French language version—Urgence disparitions—is shown by W9. Based on the characters and background of the successful Flemish film Vermist, the first episode was broadcast on March 25, 2008. A second season was broadcast in 2010.

Average Episode Run Time: 45` . Year(s): 2007 - 2016

Director: Hans Herbots , Philippe De Schepper , Bas Adriaensen

Stars: Stan Van Samang , Inge Paulussen , Mathijs Scheepers , Line Pillet , Jasmine Jaspers , Violet Braeckman

Rough Diamonds (2023)

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When a prodigal son sends his family's empire into crushing debt, his estranged brother returns to Antwerp's diamond district to pick up the pieces.

Average Episode Run Time: 51` . Year(s): 2023

Director: Yuval Yefet , Rotem Shamir , Jan Theys

Stars: Kevin Janssens , Marie Vinck , Casper Knopf , Soroush Helali , Els Dottermans , Robbie Cleiren

Swiebertje (1955 - 1975)

7.4 /10

Story of a wanderer with a golden heart. His constant quarrel with Brom's patrol and hidden love with Saartje, the mayor's maid. Filled with humor, real problems of all time. Great series at the time.

Average Episode Run Time: 45` . Year(s): 1955 - 1975

Director: John Henri uit den Bogaard

Stars: Lou Geels , Riek Schagen , Joop Doderer , Bert Dijkstra , Piet Ekel , Diny Sprock

LouisLouise (2008 - 2009)

6.1 /10

LouisLouise is a Flemish soap opera based on the Argentine success Lalola format and has been broadcast since 24 September 2008 on vtm. It is the successor of the series Sara.

Average Episode Run Time: 30` . Year(s): 2008 - 2009

Stars: Hilde De Baerdemaeker , Ianka Fleerackers , Evi Vermandere , Eline De Munck , Bieke Ilegems , Janne Desmet

Spoed (2000 - 2008)

6.1 /10

Spoed is a Belgian action drama TV series produced in the Dutch language in Belgium since 2000. The series is also shown on both Flemish/Belgian TV and Dutch TV. The series is directed by Johan Thiels and Guy Thys. The series has produced 217 episodes to date. It may be compared to the American TV programs ER or Chicago Hope.

Average Episode Run Time: 1hr . Year(s): 2000 - 2008

Director: Frank Tulkens , Wim Langeraert , Jean-Paul Van Steertegem

Producer: Christian Vervaet , Lies Lahousse

Stars: Veerle Dobbelaere , Ann Van den Broeck , Magda Cnudde , Govert Deploige , Amaryllis Temmerman , Trine Thielen

wtFOCK (2018 - 2023)

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The story of Dutch speaking young teenagers and pupils in a high school in Antwerp, and their troubles, scandals and everyday life. Each season is told from a different person's point of view.

Average Episode Run Time: 25` . Year(s): 2018 - 2023

Director: Cecilia Verheyden , Julie Andem

Stars: Ella Van Remortel , Mo Bakker , Dara Oguntubi , Mathis Mavuela , Nona ’t Jolle , Laura Bekaert