Code 37
A famous writer is violated in a sex-movie-theatre. He had a date with Roos, a young student who works also as a prostitute. Quickly it becomes clear that more students are active in the prostitution. Enough reason for Hannah and her team to go undercover in club Sin City, a port for everyone who avoids the daylight and for girls who pick up their customers. When Hannah and her team investigate that the owner of both the sex-theatre as Sin City are Roos' uncle, the whole case takes a personal turn. In the first place for Hannah, because she knows as no-one else how heavy family secrets can weigh....
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Plot Summary
Detective Hannah Maes is transferred to the Brussels police force, where she joins a special unit focused on sex crimes. She struggles to balance her demanding job with her personal life, particularly her relationship with her sister, who has a history of drug abuse. The team works on a series of difficult cases, facing challenges both from the perpetrators and the system itself.
Critical Reception
Code 37, a Belgian crime drama, garnered a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its gritty realism, strong performances, particularly from its lead actress, and its unflinching portrayal of difficult subject matter. However, some found the plot occasionally predictable or the tone overly bleak.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its realistic and dark depiction of sex crime investigations.
- Strong lead performance was a highlight for many reviewers.
- Some critics found the narrative a bit formulaic.
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Fun Fact
The series was based on the successful Flemish television series of the same name.
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