Childhood Dreams 2023

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: Lourens Blok , Edson da Conceicao , 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: Frank Devos , Pieter Van Hees , Cecilia Verheyden

Producer: Ivy Vanhaecke , Pieter Van Huyck , Hiskia van Aert

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

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 , Bas Adriaensen , Philippe De Schepper

Stars: Stan Van Samang , Inge Paulussen , Mathijs Scheepers , Line Pillet , Jeroen Van der Ven , Reindert Vermeire

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: Jan Theys , Yuval Yefet , Rotem Shamir

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

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: Wim Langeraert , Jean-Paul Van Steertegem , Luc Schoonjans

Producer: Lies Lahousse , Christian Vervaet

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

New Neighbors (2014 - 2019)

6.3 /10

Peter and Eva, a nice young couple expecting their first child, buy a house in a suburban village. Before they get to move into their new home, they lose their baby girl. Eva has a hard time coping with her loss. Peter has mixed feelings. The baby wasn’t his to begin with.He’s infertile and hopes the chapter of having children has now come to an end. Then they meet their new neighbors Rebecca and Steve, a carefree outgoing couple, that helps them forget their pain. But are they really who they say they are?

Average Episode Run Time: 50` . Year(s): 2014 - 2019

Stars: Daan Schuurmans , Anneke Blok , Bracha van Doesburgh , Benja Bruijning , Sarah Chronis , Anna Drijver

Heterdaad (1996 - 1999)

7.2 /10

In this Flemish detective series, the Dutch title of which means in the act, notably "in flagrante delicto", a team of the Belgian (national) police lead by John Nauwelaerts investigates serious crimes, often against the clock as victims sometimes may still be in danger. Special attention is also given to the legally necessary, but sometimes frustrating, interaction with the judicial authorities, other police forces (this inefficiency required a major reform in reality), various experts and lawyers.

Average Episode Run Time: 55` . Year(s): 1996 - 1999

Director: Ward Hulselmans

Stars: Gilda De Bal , Jo De Meyere , Ben Van Ostade , Oswald Versyp , Dirk Tuypens , Kris Cuppens

Code 37 (2009 - 2012)

7.4 /10

Female detective Hannah Maes leads a police squad, specialized in sexual offenses. A smaller, but important part of the story is about the private quest of Hannah. She investigates a past robbery at her home and the subsequent brutal rape of her mother.

Average Episode Run Time: 45` . Year(s): 2009 - 2012

Director: Joël Vanhoebrouck , Tim Mielants , Jakob Verbruggen

Stars: Marc Lauwrys , Veerle Baetens , Michaël Pas , Gilles De Schryver , Carry Goossens , Ben Segers

1985 (2023)

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1985 follows friends Marc and Franky, and his sister Vicky, in the turbulent 1980s. Marc and Franky move to Brussels for a career with the Gendarmerie. Soon the three young people are sucked into a spiral of crimes that are attributed to the so-called "Bende van Nijvel" gang.

Average Episode Run Time: 53` . Year(s): 2023

Director: Wouter Bouvijn

Producer: Gunter Schmid , Peter Bouckaert

Stars: Tijmen Govaerts , Aimé Claeys , Mona Mina Leon , Tom Vermeir , Titus De Voogdt , Ruth Becquart