Van der Valk

Van der Valk

1972
★★★☆☆ 5.8/10
📺 5 Seasons
🎬 32 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 50 min/episode
Drama
Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
Thirteen
WETA+

Seasons

Season 1
1972 • 6 Episodes
When a man confesses to the double murder of his wife and her lover it seems an open and shut case; but as one part after another of the man's story doesn't check out, van der Valk realizes he is dealing with something far more complicated.
Season 2
1973 • 7 Episodes
Van Teeseling, a wealthy and influential banker, is found unconscious in his car on the beach. He tells police that the night before he and his wife went for a drunken midnight swim. His wife drowned while he barely escaped with his life. Van der Valk's nose is twitching, but he is put under pressure not to pursue the case. When Kroon discovers than van Teeseling is a former Olympic swimmer, van der Valk is convinced that he staged the incident to get rid of his wife. Van der Valk is determined to use any means to ensure that justice is done.
Season 3
1977 • 12 Episodes
Van der Valk and Arlette are subjected to threats on their lives. Who is the hidden enemy?
Season 4
1991 • 4 Episodes
Season 5
1992 • 3 Episodes

Network

ITV1