{"id":126363,"date":"2023-08-09T21:54:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T02:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/aspe-2004\/"},"modified":"2024-03-02T13:29:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T19:29:25","slug":"shows-like-aspe-2004","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-aspe-2004\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Aspe (2004)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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6.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 381 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In each episode of this Flemish whodunit based on the books of Pieter Aspe, a serious crime – usually one or more murders in the author’s home town Bruges – gets investigated by the grumpy but brilliant chief inspector Pieter Van In and his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Herbert Flack, Michel van Dousselaere, Herman Boets, Francesca Vanthielen
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10 seasons, 127 episodes, 100-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Aspe (2004)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fair Trade (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 567 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A police duo get caught up in a world of crime, drugs and corruption. A commissioner and a chief inspector are losing control on the situation as they end up being on the wrong side of the law. In a conflict with drug dealers and convicts it seems that their realities are becoming more of a bigger problem.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Ella-June Henrard, Peter Van den Begin, Kevin Janssens, Axel Daeseleire
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1 season, 8 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Clan (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1084 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Clan draws you into the lives of the Goethals sisters, tied together by the premature death of their parents, they’ve clung to each other like a real clan. But ever since their fifth sister’s marriage the bond has frayed. Together, the four of them plot the murder of their brother-in-law, Jean-Claude, a pain in the ass just asking to be liquidated. Clever and quick-witted, the sisters devise a whole host of ingenious schemes. But while planning a murder is easy, committing it is another story… and with each mounting failure, the collateral damage grows.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Crime, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Barbara Sarafian, Kristine Van Pellicom, Ruth Becquart, Maaike Neuville
Creators:<\/strong> Malin-Sarah Gozin
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1 season, 10 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Eigen kweek (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2410 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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a farmer loses all his money and decides to grow weed to compensate for the losses.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Sien Eggers, Dirk van Dijck, Wim Willaert, Rhoda Montemayor
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3 seasons, 19 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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De Ridder (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 746 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Helena is a public prosecutor in Gent.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Clara Cleymans, Dahlia Pessemiers, Michael Pas, Michael Vergauwen
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4 seasons, 47 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Gent West (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 456 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Veronique is arrested after trying to murder her husband. She soon finds out how things work in a women’s prison.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Ruth Becquart, Charlotte Anne Bongaerts, Michael Pas, Els Olaerts
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2 seasons, 22 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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When discussing detective series that have left a mark on their audience, “Aspe” is a name that often flies under the radar, especially outside its native Belgium. Premiering in 2004, this Flemish TV show is based on the books by Pieter Aspe and follows the life and cases of Detective Pieter Van In in the picturesque city of Bruges.<\/p>\n

The Heart of the Show: Detective Van In<\/h2>\n

At the core of “Aspe” is its protagonist, Pieter Van In, portrayed by Herbert Flack. Van In is not your cookie-cutter detective. He’s flawed, loves his beer a bit too much, and has a knack for bending the rules if it means solving a case. Yet, it’s his sharp mind, dedication, and the depth of his character that draw viewers in. His approach to solving crimes is more human and relatable, steering clear of the almost superhuman detectives we see in other series.<\/p>\n

The Supporting Cast: A Team Effort<\/h2>\n

No detective solves crimes in a vacuum, and “Aspe” showcases this brilliantly. The series features a strong supporting cast that includes:<\/p>\n