Best Dutch drama series

Informer (2018)

Raza, a young second-generation British-Pakistani man from London is coerced by Gabe, a counterterrorism officer, into informing.

Penoza (2010)

When her husband, a notorious drug lord, is wound up in the eyes of their youngest son, Carmen makes a drastic decision. Penoza sketches a penetrating picture of the Dutch underworld in which choices regarding family loyalty and money are on the cutting edge to be made. Penoza is told as a family saga with Carmen, a working mother with an exceptional profession at the head.

The Golden Hour (2022)

Mardik, a Dutch detective of Afghan descent, receives word that his childhood friend Faysal has come to the Netherlands. When a terrorist attack occurs the next day, Mardik suspects Faysal and investigates, with drastic consequences.

Van der Valk (2020)

Set against the backdrop of the city of Amsterdam, Piet Van der Valk and his team investigate a series of high-profile cases immersed in the worlds of art, politics, addiction, mysticism and the fashion industry.

Dirty Lines (2022)

The story of Dirty Lines starts in 1987's Amsterdam, at a time when Dutch society was changing rapidly. Psychology student Marly Salomon takes on a side job working for a brand new firm: Teledutch - a company started by two brothers, Frank and Ramon Stigter, who established Europe’s first erotic telephone lines. Frank and Ramon become rich overnight and Marly finds herself immersed in this wild and rapid transformation. The final years of the Cold War sparked a sense of hope and inspired a new generation to celebrate life to its fullest. Amsterdam became the center of that cultural revolution with a radically new form of music: house and a new love drug: XTC. The erotic phone lines offer the opportunity to experience anonymous sex in a new way, changing the morality of its consumers, but also very much the people creating it.

Nemesis (2024)

A public prosecutor in The Hague, and a detective at the Dutch Revenue Service FIOD, follow money trails and investigate hit jobs in search of criminals.

KLEM (2017)

A man who works for the tax authorities ends up becoming friends with a dangerous criminal after their daughters become best friends and he accidentally saves his life

The Swell (2016)

When a big storm arrives that can flood the lower parts of the Netherlands and Belgium, prime minister Hans Kreuger has to make a decision; can we evacuate four million people? Going for the evacuation of civilians, hospitals and prisons will take at least 4 days.

Freshers (2010)

Sleepers (2022)

When corrupt agent Martin Oudkerk enters a crime scene, he finds out that a criminal of the old order, but most of all his surrogate father, Henk is one of the victims. A new generation of criminals has entered the stage that plays by its own rules: "If you don't want to cooperate, expect a bullet." They want important information of Martin that can put his life, career but most of all his family in danger. In order to protect everything he has got, he needs to cross lines he never thought he would cross.

ANNE+ (2018)

The weekend Anne (24) moves into her own place she unexpectedly runs into her ex-girlfriend Lily, and a lot has happened since they broke up four years ago. Over the weekend, Anne reflects on the relationships she has had throughout her student years in Amsterdam.

Gooische Vrouwen (2005)

Gooische Vrouwen is a Dutch comedy-drama series, created by Linda de Mol for her brother John de Mol's TV network Tien in 2005. However, after the show's second season, Tien went bankrupt and Gooische Vrouwen was transferred to RTL4, where it ran for three more seasons until its finale in 2009. After its 42-episode run the show was followed by a theatrically released feature film in 2011. The show chronicles the everyday lives of four female friends living in het Gooi.Gooische Vrouwen has since been sold to Germany, Belgium, France and Serbia.

Divorce (2012)

Three guys, all in their late 30s and early 40s, are going through a divorce. They decide to live together for a while to get through the tough times. As they go through the ups and downs of their shared experience, they start to become really good friends. The show explores the ups and downs of divorce, showing the intense emotions, heated arguments, the weight of loss, the lingering doubts, the responsibilities of parenthood, the financial implications, and the journey of self-discovery while rebuilding their lives.

Dutch Hope (2014)

Forensic psychiatrist Fokke Augustinus makes an unexpected career change when he inherits his father's mansion in Groningen where he becomes involved with a criminal organization with a marijuana plantation on his father's land.

Overspel (2011)

After a photographer and a lawyer start a steamy affair, their lives and those around them get entangled in dirty business and family secrets.

SKAM NL (2018)

The story of a group of teenagers in high school in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in their search for friendship, love, their own identity, and overcoming fears.

Máxima (2024)

From the moment Máxima Zorreguieta appears at the Dutch crown prince’s side, she finds herself in the spotlight. When Willem-Alexander asks her to marry him, the past catches up with her. Heated discussion erupts about her father’s political career in the Videla regime – a discussion she never faced in her own circles. What allows this Argentine to finally thrive at an old European court? And how can Máxima stay true to herself without giving up her family – or do these things not go together?

Smeris (2014)

The Crash (2022)

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.

Sphinx (2024)

Early one morning, 14-year-old Minke Moorman is kidnapped. Three years later she reappears out of nowhere, completely feral and with a mysterious wing tattoo on her back. After her return, the entire family comes under pressure. Minke has been changed by her traumatic experience and, without anyone knowing, she is still being played by her captor from the shadows.

Oogappels (2019)

Four different families in a medium-sized Dutch city are followed. Their children attend the same high school. The parents all have their own way of raising children. But for all of them it is true that they set the bar very high for themselves and their little ones: life must be perfect above all!

The Jewish Council (2024)

In 1940s Amsterdam, Jewish Council co-chairman David Cohen and his daughter Virrie have their bond tested as they pursue increasingly opposing ways of safeguarding their community under Nazi rule.

Black Tulip (2015)

Follows two families in the countryside of the Netherlands, who become archenemies after a mysterious accident in the past.

The Neighbors (2014)

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?

Dokter Tinus (2012)

A successful vascular surgeon is suddenly confronted with a blood phobia, making it impossible for him to exercise his job in the hospital. He moves from the capital to the countryside to work as the GP of a village where he only knows his aunt. His predecessor was well liked, so his new community is less than welcoming. The empathic capabilities of the doctor leaves much to be desired, making it even harder for him to win his place in the close-knit community.

Toon (2016)

Reclusive, socially awkward jingle composer Toon must navigate the nightmarish world of show biz after a viral video skyrockets him to fame.

The Body Collector (2016)

The story of Dutch journalist Hans Knoop's 1970s struggle to uncover the truth about World War II war criminal Pieter Menten.

Het jaar van Fortuyn (2022)

A chronicle of the tempestuous campaign trail rivalry between Labour Party leader Ad Melkert and flamboyant newcomer Pim Fortuyn, as they go head-to-head leading up to the Netherlands’ 2002 general elections.

Safe Harbor (2025)

Tobias, a gifted hacker and his ambitious best friend Marco, intent on cracking into the tech billionaires club. They are plunged headfirst into the chaos of organized crime when they cross paths with the Irish mob.

De Ring (2024)

Anna accidentally pockets a client's ring. The client, Simon, blackmails her for sex or he'll report the theft, jeopardizing her career. Anna schemes to evade Simon's demands while concealing her mistake.