---
title: "De Mol"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/de-mol-1998"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 3233
imdb_id: "tt0236911"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 15
episodes_count: 127
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 20
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# De Mol (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/de-mol-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"De Mol" is a reality television game show originally conceived by a group of individuals. The show was created in 1999 by Woestijnvis, a production company. It was licensed in 40 countries worldwide and won the Rose d'Or award in Montreux, Switzerland, in 2000. The show premiered on a television channel that is now known as VRT 1, and it aired on this channel for a certain period of time. Later, it was revived and moved to a different television channel, which is now known as PLAY. The original run of the show ended in 2003, but it was revived again in 2016 and moved to the channel that is now known as PLAY.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Belgian reality game show where contestants must identify the hidden saboteur among them."

### Why Watch
- Pioneered a globally successful format
- Award-winning original concept
- Engaging social dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited availability of early seasons
- Non-English language may deter some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for general audiences, though some tension and competition may not suit younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, strategic, mysterious, competitive, international

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/de-mol-1998#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### France (9 Episodes)
### Spain (9 Episodes)
### Italy (9 Episodes)
### Argentina (9 Episodes)
### South Africa (9 Episodes)
### Mexico (9 Episodes)
### Vietnam (10 Episodes)
### Greece (9 Episodes)
### Germany (9 Episodes)
### Canary Islands (9 Episodes)
### Arizona (9 Episodes)
### Sicily (9 Episodes)
A new chapter in the chronicles of betrayal. The mole has been playing doubles for years. But in Sicily things are different.

### Thailand (9 Episodes)
### Portugal (9 Episodes)
### Season 15 (0 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 127
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 29 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 98 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Michiel Devlieger, Tom Lenaerts, Bart De Pauw, Michel Vanhove
- **Networks / Studios**: VRT 1, Play

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gilles De Coster** as *Self - Host*
- **Michiel Devlieger** as *Self - Host*
- **Alexy Kilozo** as *Self - Participant*
- **Abigail Polley** as *Self - Participant*
- **Els (Hoi Ching) Chan** as *Self - Participant*
- **Dries Van Dyck** as *Self - Participant*
- **Hilde Kempeneers** as *Self - Participant*
- **Isabel Van Aelst** as *Self - Participant*
- **Jan Lembrechts** as *Self - Participant*
- **Julie Den Hondt** as *Self - Participant*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the goal of the show?
Players must work together while identifying the secret saboteur, known as 'The Mole.'

### Q: Who created the show?
It was created by Woestijnvis and developed by Michiel Devlieger, Bart de Pauw, Tom Lenaerts, and Michel Vanhove.

### Q: When did it first air?
The show originally aired from 1998 to 2003 on TV1 in Belgium.

### Q: Has the show been revived?
Yes, it was revived in 2016 and moved to VIER, now known as PLAY.

### Q: Is it available internationally?
Yes, the format has been licensed in over 40 countries worldwide.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*