{"id":349440,"date":"2023-08-09T21:59:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T02:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-van-speijk-2006\/"},"modified":"2024-03-02T17:18:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T23:18:05","slug":"shows-like-van-speijk-2006","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-van-speijk-2006\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Van Speijk (2006)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n\n\n
\n\n\n
\"Van<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n

7.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 119 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Bart Oomen, Tygo Gernandt, Loes Haverkort, Johnny de Mol
\nCreators:<\/strong>
\nDirectors:<\/strong>
\nWriters:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

3 seasons, 27 episodes, 43-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Van Speijk (2006)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n
\n \n

Adem in Adem Uit (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
\n
\n
\"Adem<\/figure>\n \n\n \n

7.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 190 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

\n

Lifestyle coach Kim moves to the countryside and becomes friends with her weird neighbour Jolanda who makes a living as a butcher. For fans of ‘Dead to me’ and ‘Fargo’<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Bart Klever, Genelva Krind, Rick Nicolet, Bracha van Doesburgh
Creators:<\/strong>
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

1 season, 10 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\n\n\n
\n \n

Divorce (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
\n
\n
\"Waldemar<\/figure>\n \n\n \n

7.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 891 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

\n

A drama centered on three different men who moving in together after they all got separated from their wives.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jeroen Spitzenberger, Chantal Janzen, Waldemar Torenstra, Katja Herbers
Creators:<\/strong>
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

4 seasons, 49 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\n\n\n
\n \n

Flikken Rotterdam (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
\n
\n
\"Flikken<\/figure>\n \n\n \n

7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 383 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

\n

Detective Ben Slagter gets into trouble after an encounter with a home invader. Meanwhile, the other detectives respond to a drug-related call and end up in an equally-troublesome situation. As everyone deals with their difficulties, newly-arrived public prosecutor Berg complicates things even more by running it all by the book.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mark van Eeuwen, Maartje van de Wetering, Huub Stapel, Cees Geel
Creators:<\/strong> Jan Harm Dekker, Rolf Koot
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

6 seasons, 51 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\n\n\n
\n \n

Over Water (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
\n
\n
\"Tom<\/figure>\n \n\n \n

6.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1297 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

\n

A man with a troubled past gets a second chance to do right by his family, and while facing old demons and new temptations, he finds himself in the midst of dangerous dealings on the Antwerp docks.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Tom Dewispelaere, Natali Broods, Tom Van Dyck, Jeroen Perceval
Creators:<\/strong>
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

2 seasons, 20 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\n\n\n
\n \n

Undercover (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
\n
\n
\"Undercover<\/figure>\n \n\n \n

7.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 18197 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

\n

Inspired by real events, undercover agents infiltrate a drug kingpin’s operation by posing as a couple at the campground where he spends his weekends.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Tom Waes, Frank Lammers, Elise Schaap, Manou Kersting
Creators:<\/strong> Piet Matthys
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

3 seasons, 28 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

\n

When discussing the realm of police dramas, it\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of focusing solely on the heavy hitters that have dominated global television for years. However, nestled within this genre is a show that, while it may not have the universal recognition of its American or British counterparts, has carved its own niche and garnered a dedicated fan base. That show is “Van Speijk,” a Dutch police drama that aired from 2006 to 2007.<\/p>\n

The Premise of “Van Speijk”<\/h2>\n

“Van Speijk” revolves around the day-to-day operations of a police team in an unnamed Dutch city, focusing on both their professional challenges and personal struggles. The show is named after Jan van Speijk, a Dutch naval lieutenant who became a national hero in the 1830s. This historical reference sets a tone of bravery and dedication that is mirrored in the show\u2019s portrayal of its characters.<\/p>\n

Characters and Dynamics<\/h2>\n

At the heart of “Van Speijk” are its characters, a diverse group of police officers each with their own backgrounds, motivations, and personal demons. The ensemble cast approach allows the show to explore a variety of storylines, from high-stakes crime investigations to more personal, character-driven plots.<\/p>\n

Key Characters<\/h3>\n