Kes Bakker

In one fell swoop, nine-year old David Van de Steen lost his mother, his father and his sister in an attack by the Brabant Killers in Aalst. His grandfather, Albert, has the well-nigh impossible task of giving David a new perspective on life, a future.

In his final year at an all-boys school, 17-year-old Tom is determined to win the heart of star athlete Z. Armed with charm and reckless hope, he dives headfirst into a whirlwind of crushes, awkward missteps and gut-punching heartbreaks. But as the year unravels, Tom begins to realise that growing up isn't just about falling in love; it’s about learning when to let go, even when your heart’s not ready.

Longing for acceptance, a neurodivergent boy taunts the boundaries of his best friend: his brother.

A group of 10 influencers participate in a brand new reality show. The show, which takes place deep in the forest, does not seem as innocent as it seems. Numerous bizarre situations occur during the program. When a masked killer suddenly shows up, the show turns into a cat-and-mouse game between the influencers and the killer. Can they escape?

A troubled teen grapples with high school rivals, romantic prospects and her parents' separation as she plans the perfect sweet 16 birthday party.

One evening, 38-year-old Frank returns to his quiet residential house where his family has organised a surprise birthday party. Everybody is present: his wife, two children, brother, sister-in-law, his father… even the babysitter. They toast, his favourite meal is served and a birthday cake provided. But, amid the celebration, there are hints that things aren't really what they seem to be…

Over a tense summer on the Belgian coast, a wealthy friend group faces adulthood's harsh realities while grappling with love and societal expectations.

Life at university puts the relationship of two highschool sweethearts to the test. Their four dormmates quickly suck them into a world of sex, booze and drugs, but also deep conversations, experiments and (emotional) hangovers.

After being disappointed by her husband, Anna decides to put an end to their marriage and tries to get her life back on track. But how should she continue with her life and her children, Lou and Vic, through which she'll be connected with her ex forever?

During his travels along the Mediterranean and ‘Across the Low Countries’, Arnout Hauben often brought up stories from the past, but now the walking travel guide of VRT 1 is going one step further. In ‘Interview with history: the Belgian royal family’, he talks to the Belgian kings, played by top Flemish actors. These conversations form the thread running through the episode and are interspersed with reports and archive material.