Dokter Tinus 2012
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- August 29, 2012
- Last Aired
- November 13, 2017
- Format
- 6 seasons · 72 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~54 hours (45 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S3E1 "Episode 1" (★ 5/10)
- Created By
- Elle van Rijn
- Network
- SBS6
What is Dokter Tinus?
Dokter Tinus is a television series that premiered in 2012. The show is a comedy and drama that follows the story of a vascular surgeon who is forced to relocate to a rural village.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 29, 2012
- Last aired
- Nov 13, 2017
- Original language
- NL
- Origin
- NL
- Networks
- SBS6
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 7 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 72 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- SBS6
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 72 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Dokter Tinus is a television series that premiered in 2012. The show is a comedy and drama that follows the story of a vascular surgeon who is forced to relocate to a rural village. He takes on the role of the village's general practitioner, replacing a well-liked predecessor. The surgeon's new community is initially unwelcoming due to his unfamiliarity with them. His empathic capabilities are also a challenge in winning the trust of the close-knit community. The series explores the surgeon's struggles to adapt to his new role and the cultural differences between his urban background and the rural village.
Should you watch it?
“A city surgeon with a blood phobia must earn trust as a village GP.”
- Unusual premise of a surgeon facing hemophobia
- Shows the challenges of integrating into a close‑knit rural community
- Blend of comedy and drama
- The protagonist’s limited empathy may hinder audience connection
- Some viewers may find the slow integration pace
Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven stories about outsiders learning to belong.
The series balances light‑hearted humor with dramatic moments, suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 29, 2012
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 5, 2012
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 12, 2012
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 19, 2012
- E5 Episode 5 Core Sep 26, 2012
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 3, 2012
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Oct 10, 2012
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Oct 17, 2012
Season 2 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 21, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Core Aug 28, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 4, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 11, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Core Sep 18, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Core Sep 25, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 2, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Core Oct 9, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Core Oct 16, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Core Oct 23, 2013
- E11 Episode 11 Core Oct 30, 2013
- E12 Episode 12 Core Nov 6, 2013
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Nov 13, 2013
- E14 Episode 14 Mytharc Nov 20, 2013
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 3, 2014
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 10, 2014
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 17, 2014
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 24, 2014
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 1, 2014
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 8, 2014
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 15, 2014
- E8 Episode 8 Core Oct 22, 2014
- E9 Episode 9 Core Oct 29, 2014
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 5, 2014
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc Nov 19, 2014
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Nov 26, 2014
Season 4 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 28, 2015
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 28, 2015
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 5, 2015
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 12, 2015
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 19, 2015
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 26, 2015
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 2, 2015
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 9, 2015
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 16, 2015
- E10 Episode 10 Core Nov 23, 2015
- E11 Episode 11 Core Nov 30, 2015
- E12 Episode 12 Core Dec 7, 2015
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Dec 14, 2015
- E14 Episode 14 Mytharc Dec 14, 2015
Season 5 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 In therapie Mytharc Aug 29, 2016
- E2 De nieuwe wereld Core Sep 5, 2016
- E3 Keep in Touch Core Sep 12, 2016
- E4 Stante pede Core Sep 19, 2016
- E5 Zie ze vliegen Core Sep 26, 2016
- E6 Out of Control Core Oct 3, 2016
- E7 Andermans kinderen Core Oct 10, 2016
- E8 De buurvrouw Core Oct 17, 2016
- E9 Niets dan de waarheid Core Oct 24, 2016
- E10 De gijzeling Core Oct 31, 2016
- E11 Een huisgenoot Mytharc Nov 7, 2016
- E12 Tussen hart en hersenen Mytharc Nov 14, 2016
Season 6 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Houd het dan ook nooit op Mytharc Aug 28, 2017
- E2 Het placebo-effect Core Sep 4, 2017
- E3 De confrontatie Core Sep 11, 2017
- E4 Een vrouwenhart Core Sep 18, 2017
- E5 De strijd Core Sep 25, 2017
- E6 De mallemolen van het leven Core Oct 2, 2017
- E7 De slapeloosheid Core Oct 9, 2017
- E8 Niets beter dan liefde Core Oct 16, 2017
- E9 Liefde maakt blind Core Oct 23, 2017
- E10 De slag bij Woerkum Core Oct 30, 2017
- E11 Het vaderfiguur Mytharc Nov 6, 2017
- E12 De getuige Mytharc Nov 13, 2017
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Martinus Elsenbosch, a successful vascular surgeon who becomes the village GP.
What phobia does he suffer from?
He develops a blood phobia that prevents him from performing surgery in a hospital.
Why does he relocate to the countryside?
He moves to the village of Wourkem to work as the GP because his phobia makes hospital work impossible.
How do the locals react to his arrival?
The community is less than welcoming, as they were loyal to the previous popular GP and view him with suspicion.
What genre or tone does the series have?
The series combines comedy and drama, offering a light‑hearted yet emotionally resonant portrayal of rural life.
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