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In recent years, Netflix has made a visible effort to combine original releases in English with films and shows in foreign languages. Its dedication to diversity has paid off, as many titles have become extremely successful.

One recent example is Almost Cops. The Dutch buddy comedy premiered on the platform on Jul. 11, and it immediately became a success on Netflix with little to no promo. In its first week, Almost Cops debuted in second place in the Top 10, Tudum reveals.

For the week between Jul. 7 and 13, Almost Cops received 10 million views, with 16.1 million hours viewed. The buddy cop comedy's viewership count is impressive, considering it only had two days to make an impact. The film debuted in the Top 10 in 73 countries around the world, including the U.S., where it debuted in ninth place.

Directed by Gonzalo Fernandez Carmona, the film follows Ramon, who is a Community Service Officer in Rotterdam,...

The Dutch action-comedy Almost Cops has premiered on the Netflix streaming service, blending crime, mystery, and thriller elements within a buddy-cop format set in Rotterdam. The film’s original title, Bad Boa’s, holds a specific cultural meaning in the Netherlands that informs the premise. A “Boa,” or Buitengewoon Opsporingsambtenaar, is a Special Investigating Officer with limited police powers, tasked with handling minor infractions to support the primary police force. These officers can issue fines, check identification, and make arrests, with some authorized to carry handcuffs and batons. The title Almost Cops, chosen for the international release, directly plays on this distinction.

Almost Cops

A Strategic Pairing of Dutch Stars

The film’s dynamic is anchored by the deliberate casting of its two leads, whose public personas in the Netherlands create an immediate and clear contrast. Jandino Asporaat, one of the country’s most recognized comedians, stars as Ramon, an...

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Bollywood actress and fitness buff Shilpa Shetty is lined up to host a new wellness-themed chat show, produced by Mirchi, an Entertainment Network India Limited company, and presented by Pintola Peanut Butter with Sofit. Focusing on physical and mental wellness, “Shape of You” will invite a wide range of India’s most popular celebrities to share their best tips for caring for their physical and mental wellbeing. Confirmed guests include actor John Abraham (“Dhoom”), Sri Lankan actor Jacqueline Fernandez (“Aladin”), designer-actor Masaba Gupta (“Masaba Masaba”), rapper Badshah, actor Shehnaz Gill (“Honsla Rakh”) and more. The show will stream on Mirchi’s YouTube channel starting in March.

“My journey with fitness and wellness started over 15 years ago, and my involvement in this journey grew post giving birth to my first child,” said Shetty. “Over time I have realized the importance of health and fitness in my life, and I want...