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Witse 2004

★ 6.6/10 · 12 votes DramaCrimeMystery 10 seasons · 120 eps Ended
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What is Witse?

"Witse" is a Dutch language crime drama television series produced by the Belgian broadcaster VRT and broadcast on their één channel, as well as on BVN. The series stars an actor in the title role of Witse, a driven inspector in the Belgian federal police based in Halle.

Type
TV series
Year
2004
Status
Ended
Episodes
120
Runtime
55 minutes
First aired
Jan 11, 2004
Last aired
Dec 18, 2016
Original language
NL
Origin
BE
Networks
VRT 1
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
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Overview

"Witse" is a Dutch language crime drama television series produced by the Belgian broadcaster VRT and broadcast on their één channel, as well as on BVN. The series stars an actor in the title role of Witse, a driven inspector in the Belgian federal police based in Halle. It is one of the most popular Flemish television programmes, attracting a significant number of viewers. The series comprises multiple series, with a ninth and final series planned for a later year than 2010. The programme has also been adapted into books, with several volumes published. The books are based on the series, with the first three volumes drawing from the last two episodes of each season, and subsequent volumes featuring new material.

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Should you watch it?

“A driven inspector investigates crimes in the Belgian city of Halle in this long-running police drama.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a dedicated lead character
  • offers multiple seasons of storytelling
Keep in mind
  • primarily available in Dutch language

Watch it if you enjoy procedural crime dramas centered on a determined police investigator.

The series is a standard crime drama focusing on police investigations.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The series stars Hubert Damen as the eponymous Witse, a driven inspector.

Where is the show set?

The series is set in the Belgian city of Halle.

When did the show air?

The series first broadcast in 2004 and concluded with its ninth season in 2012.

Who produced the series?

The programme was produced by the Belgian broadcaster VRT.

Are there books based on the show?

Yes, there are books associated with the series that were originally based on episode plots.