As a Belgian, I rarely watch Belgian or Dutch-language series, but the plot of this show immediately caught my attention. From the moment I read about it, I saw the potential and patiently waited for a month for the first episode to air.
When I watched the first episode, I was immediately impressed by the production quality. I don't know if the budget is high, but it certainly makes it look that way. The visuals are stunning, and the music is expertly chosen to create suspense. The dialogue is, for the most part, engaging and well-written, and the science behind the story is both fascinating and thoughtfully developed.
Now that I'm five episodes in, I really like how the show gradually reveals what's happening. Each episode leaves you guessing, adding new layers of information that slowly piece the story together. In this sense, it strongly reminds me of "Dark".
The actors are also good. The German-speaking actors are exceptional in my opinion. I do find it a bit harder to connect with the Dutch-speaking cast-likely because I've always found it odd to watch Flemish speaking actors act-but even so, I think the acting here is really solid overall.
In summary, I'm genuinely surprised by how polished and intelligent this production feels. It has the same level of darkness and complexity as "Dark", which is a major compliment. And it also doesn't shy away from real shock and graphic moments. While some moments may feel a little slow, they feel perfectly balanced by dialogue that is filled with a lot information and insight.
The thing that impressed me the most is the story. I decided to watch it purely because I found the plot intriguing when I read about it before it aired. After watching five episodes, it has definitely exceeded my expectations. It is both intelligently directed and brilliantly written..
I would highly recommend this series to everyone.
Even if you don't speak the language, subtitles make it accessible and well worth the watch!
