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Ewout Genemans dives into various social arenas and walks along with those involved. He discovers the dark side of the paradise island of Curaçao and is interned at a juvenile detention center in the Netherlands. He also follows girls who, under pressure from social media, have plastic surgery performed in Turkey. And that can involve major risks.
Oct 2021
Forced onto the path of crime by circumstances beyond his control, a man must confront the consequences of his choices while discovering the true meaning of friendship, dignity, love, and family.
Aug 2026
Former commandos Ray Klaassens and Dai Carter compete against each other for the first time in Strijders, AVROTROS' new TV program. Under the watching eye of presenter Jeroen van Koningsbrugge, Ray and Dai do everything they can to guide their own team to victory in an ultimate military championship.
Mar 2025
Oct 2025
Two disillusioned 30-somethings carry out their teenage pact - a platonic marriage - to satisfy family and societal expectations.
While competing on a reality show, idols Hyun Jae (Sae Byeol) and Soo An (Seo Yi Han) forge a close bond. However, only Hyun Jae makes it to the finals and debuts, forcing them to separate despite their mutual attraction. Years later, a project reunites them, but it's not the happy reunion they hoped for. Now more established in the entertainment industry, openly expressing their feelings might be even riskier than before. Meanwhile, Jae Min (Lee Woo Jin), trying to rebuild his image after a scandal, and Khun (Petch Panutuch Saelee), a Thai man who arrives in Korea seeking a fresh start, share their struggles and must also confront the fact that they may not be able to fully express their feelings. This is the third season of the series "Love Lesson."
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Jan 2026
Nov 2025
How many "true friends" do you have? A 14-hour money game with a total prize of 100 million yen that tests true friendship. Three celebs compete to see who can summon the most star pals by midnight. How long can the stars, unaware of the show or its rules, wait for their friend? Confusion, trust, betrayal, laughter, and tears… A new type of battle royale that exposes every human emotion!
Jul 2025
TikTok star Bert De Kock goes on a date. Not the romantic type, but a make-up date. Bert talks to well-known young people about how they also struggle with their insecurities during a make-up challenge. Not a classic beauty tutorial, but for once they really choose who they (want) to see in the mirror. Make up, surprising confessions and above all a lot of humor: that is MakeUpDate.
Oct 2023
The craziest landlady in the country is undoubtedly Barbara Sarafian. With her rich life experience and powerful personality, she takes care of seven students in Ghent for an entire academic year. Barbara lives with them in their student room for 10 months, where life's greatest lessons arise and where they navigate a rollercoaster of heartbreak, exam stress, growing pains and partying together. Is Barbara the strict mother or more of a warm friend? Will there be a generational clash or will she become one of them? And how does Barbara stay afloat among the lively Gen Zers?
Sep 2024
Blending scripted storytelling with the unpredictability of actual estate sales, a heartbroken man returns to his hometown following the death of his last remaining family member, only to find his childhood home stripped bare. Everything he grew up with, he learns, was sold off at an estate sale – so he scours estate sales for other people’s discarded junk.
Three years in the making, the series reveals how wildlife is adapting as climate change intensifies and extreme weather reshapes the planet. From hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires to melting Arctic ice, animals across the globe face an unprecedented fight for survival. Through dramatic, character-led storytelling, the series follows remarkable species including polar bears, chimpanzees, Californian sea otters and Caribbean flamingos, showcasing both the ferocity of Earth's forces and the extraordinary resilience and ingenuity of the natural world.
Jul 2026
Sep 2026
A gifted obstetrician with hearing loss leads a newly formed emergency rescue team dedicated to saving pregnant women and unborn children who have nowhere else to turn.
Veteran sportscaster Lindsay Czarniak explores the deadly intersection of sports and crime through six murder investigations involving athletes. Each episode blends a gripping whodunit with the culture surrounding the game.
True stories from the bestselling “Coeur policier” books reveal the human behind the uniform, amid tragedy, trauma and resilience.