Drama

Van der Valk

Amsterdam—city of bikes, boats, and bodies. Marc Warren (Beecham House, The Good Wife) stars as steely-eyed cop Piet van der Valk in the mystery series inspired by Nicolas Freeling’s legendary crime thrillers.

Episode 1: Love in Amsterdam

1h 32m

Is cynical Amsterdam detective Piet Van der Valk’s favorite Vermeer painting the key to two senseless murders and a suspected kidnapping? In Episode 1, art, politics, and passion mix in a case that breaks in Piet’s new assistant and prompts discord with the police chief. Piet’s sidekick, Lucienne, courts death. Meanwhile, a bitter political campaign counts down to a fateful election.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: Love in Amsterdam: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1: Love in Amsterdam

    S1 E1 - 1h 32m

    Is cynical Amsterdam detective Piet Van der Valk’s favorite Vermeer painting the key to two senseless murders and a suspected kidnapping? In Episode 1, art, politics, and passion mix in a case that breaks in Piet’s new assistant and prompts discord with the police chief. Piet’s sidekick, Lucienne, courts death. Meanwhile, a bitter political campaign counts down to a fateful election.

  • Episode 2: Only in Amsterdam: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2: Only in Amsterdam

    S1 E2 - 1h 32m

    In Episode 2, “Only in Amsterdam,” a Muslim worker at an addiction clinic is found dead. Evidence
 connects her to a library where she researched religious erotica—an interest she shared with a Catholic nun. Meanwhile, Piet helps Lucienne deal with a romantic break-up.

  • Episode 3: Death in Amsterdam: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3: Death in Amsterdam

    S1 E3 - 1h 32m

    In Episode 3, “Death in Amsterdam,” an eco-fashion vlogger turns up dead during his video feed. Cloovers takes special interest in the case, which uncovers a bitter rivalry between two firms dedicated to ultra-green clothing. Piet and Dahlman confront the vengeful son of a corrupt cop that they previously put away.

Extras + Features

  • Official Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Official Preview

    S1 - 30s

    Murder, mystery and secrets aplenty are in store in the all-new MASTERPIECE Mystery! series Van der Valk, premiering Sunday, September 13 at 9/8c.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E1 - 1m 18s

    Detective Piet Van der Valk and his team have their daily briefing in an unconventional meeting location.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E2 - 30s

    In Episode 2, “Only in Amsterdam,” a Muslim worker at an addiction clinic is found dead. Evidence
 connects her to a library where she researched religious erotica—an interest she shared with a Catholic nun. Meanwhile, Piet helps Lucienne deal with a romantic break-up.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E2 - 1m 12s

    Van der Valk and Lucienne visit the library their latest victim often frequented.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E3 - 1m 7s

    Van der Valk and his team get started on a new case involving popular, eco-fashion vloggers.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E3 - 30s

    In Episode 3, “Death in Amsterdam,” an eco-fashion vlogger turns up dead during his video feed. Cloovers takes special interest in the case, which uncovers a bitter rivalry between two firms dedicated to ultra-green clothing. Piet and Dahlman confront the vengeful son of a corrupt cop that they previously put away.

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