Van der Valk 2020
What is Van der Valk?
Van der Valk (2020) is a crime‑drama series set in Amsterdam that follows detective Piet Van der Valk and his investigative team as they tackle high‑profile cases that intersect with art, politics, addiction, mysticism and the fashion industry. The programme is a contemporary remake of an earlier series, but it does not preserve continuity with the original; instead it introduces revised and entirely new characters a
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 12
- First aired
- Jan 1, 2020
- Last aired
- Jun 13, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- NL
- Networks
- NPO 1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Van der Valk (2020) is a crime‑drama series set in Amsterdam that follows detective Piet Van der Valk and his investigative team as they tackle high‑profile cases that intersect with art, politics, addiction, mysticism and the fashion industry. The programme is a contemporary remake of an earlier series, but it does not preserve continuity with the original; instead it introduces revised and entirely new characters and storylines. Production is shared among several directors, including Jean van de Velde, Michiel van Jaarsveld, Simone van Dusseldorp, Max Porcelijn, Colin Teague, Joram Lürsen, Arne Toonen and André van Duren. The principal cast features Marc Warren as Piet Van der Valk, alongside Maimie McCoy, Darrell D’Silva and Emma … (as listed in the source). The series presents a modern, stylised portrait of Amsterdam while exploring complex social and cultural themes through its investigative narratives. It is classified as a TV‑PG crime and drama series.
Should you watch it?
“Amsterdam detective Piet Van der Valk cracks high‑profile crimes across art, politics, and fashion.”
- Atmospheric Amsterdam backdrop
- Diverse case worlds keep each episode fresh
- Modern reinterpretation with new characters
- Breaks continuity with the classic series
- Reception is mixed, with modest audience scores
Watch it if you enjoy stylish European crime dramas with varied investigative settings.
The series is rated TV‑PG and features mature crime themes, including addiction and mysticism.
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Season 1 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Love in Amsterdam Mytharc Jan 1, 2020
- E2 Only in Amsterdam Core Jun 24, 2020
- E3 Death in Amsterdam Mytharc Jul 1, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Where is Van der Valk set?
The series is set against the backdrop of the city of Amsterdam.
Who leads the investigations?
Detective Piet Van der Valk heads the investigative team.
Is the show a direct continuation of the original series?
No, the remake does not preserve continuity with the original series and introduces new characters and storylines.
What genres does the series belong to?
It is classified as a crime and drama series.
What is the content rating?
Van der Valk carries a TV‑PG rating.
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