Flikken
Flikken was a popular Flemish-Belgian TV series about a police-department located in Ghent. The show started in 1999 and ended recently on 19 April 2009. In the series, a team of six police officers solved various crimes, petty crimes as well as organised crime. The series always aimed at showing the policework in a realistic way - though a little personal drama was never far off. Of all the actors that came along during the ten seasons, only Mark Tijsmans and Ludo Hellinx appeared throughout the entire series. Flikken was produced by the VRT and broadcast on Belgian public channel Eén and TROS in the Netherlands. Flikken is very popular in Belgium and the Netherlands. The show has had very high ratings of up to 1.8 million viewers during the last season. Every year the VRT organises the Flikkendag, a family day where the public can meet the actors of the show. There are many games, demonstrations of the real police and other safety organisations and performances of singers. On 18 April 2009, a special farewell party was organised in Ghent, in which the actors and crew said goodbye to their fans - thousands had assembled to watch the show on stage.
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Plot Summary
Flikken is a Dutch crime drama series that follows the lives of police officers working in the vibrant city of Maastricht. The show delves into their personal and professional challenges as they tackle various criminal cases, from petty theft to complex conspiracies. Each episode presents new investigations, often intertwining with the officers' own relationships and struggles outside of work.
Critical Reception
Flikken received a generally positive reception in the Netherlands for its realistic portrayal of police work and its engaging storylines. The series was praised for its strong character development and its ability to blend intense crime drama with relatable human elements. It maintained a consistent audience throughout its run.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for realistic police procedural elements.
- Appreciated for well-developed character arcs.
- Noted for its compelling crime-solving narratives.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available through specific Google user reviews for this Dutch series.
Fun Fact
The series 'Flikken' is a Dutch adaptation of the successful Belgian series of the same name, which first aired in 1999.
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