How many seasons and episodes does Van der Valk have?

Van der Valk has 5 seasons and 32 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 13, 1972 to February 19, 1992.

Is Van der Valk renewed, ended, or canceled?

Van der Valk has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Van der Valk?

It takes 33h 8m (1988 minutes) to watch the complete run of Van der Valk. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 17 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 33.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.

Where can you stream or watch Van der Valk?

Van der Valk is available for streaming on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Van der Valk?

Van der Valk has an official content rating of Not Rated.

Who are the lead actors in Van der Valk?

The primary ensemble cast includes Barry Foster as Commissaris Simon "Piet" Van der Valk (age 74 (deceased)), Michael Latimer as Inspecteur Johnny Kroon (age 69 (deceased)), Susan Travers as Arlette Van Der Valk (age 88), Joanna Dunham as Arlette Van der Valk (age 78 (deceased)).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Van der Valk?

1972 · 5 Seasons · 32 Episodes · Total Runtime: 33h 8m (1,988 mins)

Total Watch Time

33h 8m

1,988 minutes of non-stop content across all 32 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 33.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days.

Average Episode Length

62 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

17 days

Finish by approximately Dec 2, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 15, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

34 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 19, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

17 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 2, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

9 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 24, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

5 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 20, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 33h 8m 1.25× Speed: 26h 30m (saves 6.6h) 1.50× Speed: 22h 5m (saves 11.1h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	6 episodes	5h 7m (307 mins)	51 mins/ep	15.4%
Season 2	7 episodes	5h 53m (353 mins)	50 mins/ep	17.8%
Season 3 Longest Season	12 episodes	10h 7m (607 mins)	51 mins/ep	30.5%
Season 4	4 episodes	6h 53m (413 mins)	103 mins/ep	20.8%
Season 5	3 episodes	5h 8m (308 mins)	103 mins/ep	15.5%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Van der Valk

Can I binge-watch Van der Valk in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 33.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 17 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Van der Valk contains 33h 8m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Van der Valk at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 17 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Dec 2, 2026.

Which season of Van der Valk is the longest?

Season 3 is the longest season with a total runtime of 10h 7m across 12 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Van der Valk?

The series consists of 32 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 33h 8m (1,988 minutes) of screen time.