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Backlight 2002

★ 7.4/10 · 7 votes Documentary 25 seasons · 617 eps Returning Series
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What is Backlight?

Backlight is a series of television documentaries produced by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. The series aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

Type
TV series
Year
2002
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
617
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Sep 8, 2002
Last aired
Dec 31, 2025
Original language
NL
Origin
NL
Networks
VPRO
Genres
Documentary
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Backlight is a series of television documentaries produced by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. The series aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society. Backlight is part of a series known as Tegenlicht in Dutch.

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“This documentary series explores the core trends and developments shaping our modern society.”

Reasons to watch
  • provides critical insight into complex societal issues
  • produced by a public broadcasting organization
Keep in mind
  • focuses on academic and abstract topics

Watch it if you are interested in deep-dive investigative journalism regarding global trends.

The series features serious, educational content suitable for mature audiences interested in current affairs.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 41 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 38 episodes
Season 3 · 32 episodes
Season 4 · 30 episodes
Season 5 · 38 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is Backlight?

It is a television documentary series produced by the Dutch public broadcaster VPRO.

What is the focus of the series?

The program aims to analyze prominent trends and the inner workings of modern society.

When did the series begin?

The series began in 2002.

What is the original Dutch title?

The series is known as Tegenlicht in Dutch.

What is the genre of the show?

It is classified as a documentary series.