MYSTERY | THE NETHERLANDS | DUTCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Piet Römer stars as Dutch police detective Jurriaan “Jurre” de Cock in this long-running series based on characters from the classic mystery novels by A.C. Baantjer. Alongside de Cock are his trusted assistants Dick Vledder, a young and headstrong detective, Vera Prins,a no-nonsense female officer, and computer expert Albert Keizer. Set in Amsterdam, the team is often faced with bizarre murders that span the gamut of the city’s subcultures, from high-society to the underground.
A young stripper is found dead in her peepshow booth, and de Cock's first lead points to a troubled family history. Directed by Pollo de Pimentel, 1996.
De Cock investigates the murder of a film columnist, who was known to have damaged several peoples' show business careers. Directed by Pollo de Pimentel, 1996.
After the casket of a deceased is vandalized, de Cock questions the nature of the man's death and suspects foul play. Directed by Berend Boudewijn, 1996.
A corrupt and hated official is found dead, and none of the market vendors he supervised are willing to cooperate. Directed by Pollo de Pimentel, 1996.
The body of a man is found dead in a canal, and his wife insists that a cult leader who brainwashed their daughter is behind the murder. Directed by Pollo de Pimentel, 1996.
A famous criminal is shot down not long after he was released from prison, pointing to a feud in Amsterdam's underworld. Directed by Pollo de Pimentel, 1996.
During a theatrical play, one of the leading actresses is shot on stage after a prop gun's blanks were replaced with live rounds. Directed by Berend Boudewijn, 1996.
The police are baffled by the murder of a Salvation Army worker, but discover a lead after finding out the victim was in possession of narcotics. Directed by Bobby Eerhart, 1996.
A zookeeper is found dead after being trapped in the lion enclosure, but de Cock struggles to find a motive behind the murder. Directed by Pollo de Pimentel, 1996.
A ruthless businessman is murdered onboard a maritime museum, leaving no shortage of enemies or rivals as possible suspects. Directed by Bobby Eerhart, 1996.
The murder of a fashion designer in his shop leads de Cock to those closest to him, all of whom seem to be lying about their alibis. Directed by Pollo de Pimentel, 1997.
An infamous food critic is found dead in his home, and the list of potential suspects includes several chefs who the victim had scathingly critiqued. Directed Pollo de Pimentel, 1997.
An elderly man of Italian descent is discovered frozen to death in a cold store and despite Vledder's insistence, de Cock does not believe it was Mafia-related. Directed Pollo de Pimente, 1997.
