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The First Years

2014 – nowShow15 seasons1213 episodes

DramaSoap
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6

Summary

The First Years is a Dutch series for young people in which real-life situations are recreated. The series sheds light on subjects that pupils in the first year of secondary school may be confronted with.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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The First Years episodes

15 seasons · 1213 episodes

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Cast

24 of 37 · most episodes first

Facts

May 26, 2014 · October 9, 2026 · Still running

First aired
May 26, 2014
Latest episode
October 9, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
15 seasons · 1213 episodes
Genres
Soap, Drama
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The First Years?"

Questions about The First Years

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The First Years?

The RokuPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, The First Years is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The First Years worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4.6).

Is The First Years okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The First Years?

202 h

About 202 hours: 1213 episodes in 15 seasons of about 10 minutes each since 2014, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch The First Years?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The First Years plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The First Years in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.