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Where can I stream Van der Valk?
In the United States, Van der Valk streams on PBS, PBS Masterpiece, and WETA+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.
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Set against the backdrop of the city of Amsterdam, Piet Van der Valk and his team investigate a series of high-profile cases immersed in the worlds of art, politics, addiction, mysticism and the fashion industry.
Modern Detective ProceduralScandi-Noir AestheticIconic Character RevivalAmsterdam AtmosphereIntellectual MysteryCharacter-Driven DramaStylish Crime SolvingCulturally Specific Policing
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Is Van der Valk worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 70).
Does Van der Valk get better after season 1?
7.2S17.6S27.5S37.7S4
Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.2, and season 4 peaks at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Payback in Amsterdam (season 2, episode 3) at 7.9, and the lowest is Only in Amsterdam (season 1, episode 2) at 7.1.
Is Van der Valk okay for kids?
TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDrug use
Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Can I half-watch Van der Valk?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does Van der Valk use?
Caught on TapeLimited Advancement OpportunitiesTalking Down the SuicidalNot Even Bothering with the AccentGood Is Not NiceDa ChiefHouseboat HeroTwin SwitchWoman ScornedBreak Away Pop HitIdiosyncratic Episode NamingFinger in the Mailand 8 more
TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Caught on Tape, Limited Advancement Opportunities, and Talking Down the Suicidal.