Witse

2004·Show
120Episodes in10Seasons
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Witse fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Witse is a Dutch language crime drama produced by Belgian broadcaster VRT and broadcast on their één channel. It is also shown on BVN. First broadcast in 2004, as of 2010 the programme comprises eight series with a ninth and final series planned for 2012. It stars Hubert Damen as the eponymous Witse, a driven inspector in the Belgian federal police based in Halle. It is one of the most popular Flemish television programmes with some 1.6 million viewers. There are also Witse books. The first three were based on the last two episodes of each season, but since 2010 every six months a brand new story is published, written and invented by established Belgian writers, as Bob Van Laerhoven and Bart Van Lierde. The music for Witse is composed by Steve Willaert.
Belgian Crime DramaPolice ProceduralDriven DetectiveMystery InvestigationCharacter-DrivenLong-Running SeriesGritty RealismHomicide UnitEuropean Television

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Witse

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Where can I stream Witse legally?

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Is Witse worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Witse rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Witse have?

10 seasons

It has 10 seasons with 120 episodes.

When did Witse air?

It ran from 2004 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Witse in?

Dutch

It was made in Dutch. Produced in Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Witse?

2BENL

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Witse in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Witse use?

Parental IncestFang ThpeakInstantly Proven WrongPenny ShavingLove DodecahedronDay in the LimelightHe Knows Too MuchAffably EvilMedication TamperingOut of FocusBe as Unhelpful as PossibleA Death in the Limelightand 134 more

TV Tropes lists 146 storytelling tropes for Witse, including Parental Incest, Fang Thpeak, Instantly Proven Wrong.

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