Flikken Maastricht

Former Amsterdam police detective Floris Wolfs has been transferred to the police department of the south-Dutch country town Maastricht. His metropolitan experience nicely complements the local expertise of his new country colleagues, who know the folks. Slowly he fits in, while solving countless crimes together with his female partner Eva van Dongen.

Flikken Maastricht (2007-present) is a Dutch national-television police procedural series created by Reinout Oerlemans and broadcast on NPO 1. Former Amsterdam detective Floris Wolfs (Victor Reinier) is transferred to the police department of the south Dutch country town Maastricht, where he must learn the rhythms of a close-knit local force. He works alongside his female partner Eva van Dongen (Angela Schijf), and colleagues Marion Dreesen (Oda Spelbos) and Romeo Sanders (Sergio Romero IJssel) round out the core team. Each episode follows a fresh investigation, from thefts and assaults to more serious crimes, with the detectives using neighbourhood ties and local knowledge to crack cases the city cops might miss. The series runs as a long-running, case-of-the-week format across twenty seasons and 223 episodes, with the cast changing gradually over time. The tone is warm and grounded, with a familiar, comfortable rhythm, a sense of community in a provincial setting, and a gentle contrast between big-city habits and small-town life. Fans of Midsomer Murders, Beck and Baantjer will find the same appeal in its steady procedural rhythm and regional character, making it a dependable choice for viewers who enjoy long-running Dutch crime drama.

• Midsomer Murderscase of the week police procedural with a long-running ensemble and local small city setting
• Beckfish out of water big city detective paired with local colleagues, procedural crime tone
• Baantjerlong running Dutch crime procedural with a strong regional identity and partner dynamic

Created by

Reinout Oerlemans

Release Date

2007-09-03

Episode runtime

50 min

Rating

7.3 / 10 (27)

What is Flikken Maastricht about?

A transferred Amsterdam detective and his female partner solve a steady stream of crimes in the south Dutch town of Maastricht.

What is Flikken Maastricht like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Flikken Maastricht as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Flikken Maastricht violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Flikken Maastricht as mild.

Which shows are like Flikken Maastricht?

Shows with a similar feel include Midsomer Murders, Beck, and Baantjer.

How long is Flikken Maastricht?

Flikken Maastricht: 21 seasons, 223 episodes.

Is Flikken Maastricht still running?

Yes, Flikken Maastricht is still running.