The Story of the Netherlands tells the story of the country we live in, from the moment the first inhabitants settled there. Never before has our history, and how it has made us who we are today, been made tangible in this way. The project consists of a 10-part television series for NPO 1, with Daan Schuurmans as narrator.
Seasons and episodes
4 seasons · 30 episodes
S4 E1Dark clouds
Mar 25, 202649 min
In the 1930s, a global economic crisis raged, leaving deep scars on societies around the world. Growing discontent among the population provided fertile ground for new radical movements, including fascism, which was on the rise. This ideolo
S4 E2Five days
Apr 1, 202649 min
Under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, the German Reich is expanding at an alarming pace. Country after country falls victim to his ruthless expansionist drive. On May 10, 1940, the attack on the Netherlands follows, in which the Dutch armed
S4 E3Brother nation
Apr 8, 202649 min
During the occupation of the Netherlands by Nazi Germany, the Nazis regarded the Dutch as a brother nation and emphasized that they would treat them with respect, provided the population adapted to their wishes. However, this attitude was a
S4 E4Dehumanization
Apr 15, 202649 min
The Nazis label Jews as so-called ‘Untermenschen’. Through systematic exclusion, mandatory registration, and strict isolation, everything is taken from them: work, property, and freedom of movement. Using sophisticated tactics, the occupier
S4 E5Stronger than fear
Apr 22, 202649 min
While most Dutch people obey the occupier, there are also those who offer resistance. At universities, through illegal newspapers, and by helping those in hiding. Resistance groups emerge throughout the Netherlands. The occupier responds to
S4 E6The price of liberation
Apr 29, 202649 min
With the advance of the Allies, the liberation of the Netherlands seems close, but it does not come without a price. Hundreds of Dutch people die in Allied bombardments, and in large parts of the country, a bitterly cold winter sets in with
Starring
Daan Schuurmans
Self - Presenter
Thomas Cammaert
Willem van Oranje
- T
Tobias van Gent
Self - Historian
- E
Erwin van Loo
Self - Military historian
- K
Kim Bootsma
Self - Historian
- R
Rianne Oosterom
Self - Historian en reporter of the Trouw
Ronald Kalter
Peter van Beek
Stijn Verbeek
Martijn
- L
Lynn Stroo
Self - Historian
- D
Daniël Knegt
Self - Historian
- A
Afke Berger
Self - Historian
- W
Wouter linmans
Self - Historian
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Story of The Netherlands?
- The Story of The Netherlands is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Story of The Netherlands are there?
- The Story of The Netherlands has 4 seasons and 30 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Story of The Netherlands?
- The Story of The Netherlands has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 6, 2026.
- Who stars in The Story of The Netherlands?
- The Story of The Netherlands stars Daan Schuurmans, Thomas Cammaert, Tobias van Gent, Erwin van Loo, Kim Bootsma.
