"De band" (2003) TV series 2003-2005

Directors:

Frank Ketelaar
Albert Jan van Rees

Writer:

Frank Ketelaar (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

17 December 2003 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Plot Keywords:

Roadie | Group | Growing Up

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Terence Schreurs	...	Mariska Lieftinck (9 episodes, 2004)
Harpert Michielsen	...	Kees (9 episodes, 2004-2005)
Johnny de Mol	...	Lou van Kanteren (8 episodes, 2004)
Pepijn Gunneweg	...	Robert Schoonewille (8 episodes, 2004)
Lottie Hellingman	...	Hella (8 episodes, 2004)
Mike Meijer	...	Ferry (8 episodes, 2003-2004)
Waldemar Torenstra	...	Sven Roordijk (7 episodes, 2004)
Tijn Docter	...	Boudewijn Bastiaanse (7 episodes, 2004)
Nina Deuss	...	Lisa (7 episodes, 2004)
Aat Ceelen	...	Jaap Lieftinck (4 episodes, 2003-2005)
Edwin Jonker		(4 episodes, 2005)

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

Dutch

Color:

Color

Company:

Eyeworks

Clever writing

This series is currently airing in the Netherlands in re-runs at 19.00 hrs every day. Why is this show not a bigger success? If it was American, or even English I think it would have a bigger fan-base. The writing is clever, you care for the members of the band, and even their partners, the acting is good and the story lines are not immature but convincing and believable. I don't think per se that Johnny the Mol is such a hunk but this show, among some earlier work, proves that he is definitely a good actor once given the chance. Also, I seem to be the only one to note that Tijn Dokter, who plays Boudewijn, looks a lot (A LOT) like Victor Reinier (Vledder in Baantjer) Anyway, I am a fan!