Series synopsis
The Twelve, also known as De Twaalf is a animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on VRT 1 on November 3, 2019. It was created by Bert Van Dael, Sanne Nuyens. It stars Maaike Cafmeyer, Koen De Graeve, Josse De Pauw and Louisa Peeters.
Nakajima Youko is your average somewhat timid high school student. One day, a strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance. Before she could properly register what was happening, demon-like creatures attack Youko and her friends, after which they are pulled into a different world. A world unlike what she has ever known. Separated from Keiki, Youko and her friends must do whatever they can if they wish to survive in this new world.
Premise
Nakajima Youko is your average somewhat timid high school student. One day, a strange man named Keiki appears before her, swearing allegiance. Before she could properly register what was happening, demon-like creatures attack Youko and her friends, after which they are pulled into a different world. A world unlike what she has ever known. Separated from Keiki, Youko and her friends must do whatever they can if they wish to survive in this new world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Maaike Cafmeyer as Frie Palmers
- Koen De Graeve as Anton Bergman
- Josse De Pauw as Ari Spaak
- Louisa Peeters as Julie Bergman
- Maaike Neuville as Delphine Spijkers
- Peter van den Begin as Frank Dedoncker
- Charlotte De Bruyne as Holly Ceusters
- Inge Paulussen as Claire Verlinden
Supporting cast
- Johan Heldenbergh as Stefaan De Munck
- Wouter Hendrickx as Dennis Pycke
- Mieke De Groote as Mia 'Voorzitter van de rechtbank'
- Emma Van Raemdonck as Romy Pycke
- Titus De Voogdt as Mike
- Greg Timmermans as Pix Pycke
- Lynn Van Royen as Brechtje Vindevogel
- Dirk van Dijck as Ivo Muylle
- Tom Vermeir as Joeri Cornille
- Line Pillet as Charlotte Muylle
- Zouzou Ben Chikha as Carl Destoop
- Katrien De Ruysscher as Marianne Coens
Guest cast
- Joshua Smits
- Tibo Vandenborre as Daniël Dhaenens
- Bruno Vanden Broecke
- Dahlia Pessemiers as Mother Koumiza
- Joris Van den Brande as Marcus Adams
- Anemone Valcke as Esther
- Lara Chedraoui as Loubna Koumiza
- Clara Cleymans as Ann Pauwels
- Vanya Wellens as Vrouw van Carl Destoop
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 35 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | ||
| Season 1 | 10 | November 3, 2019 | January 5, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 3, 2023 | October 22, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | May 25, 2026 | July 13, 2026 |
| Season 4 | 5 | July 26, 2003 | August 30, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonus 1 | |
| 2 | Bonus 2 | |
| 3 | Bonus 3 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Frie The respected school principal Frie Palmers is on trial for a double murder– of her best friend Brechtje 18 years ago and recently of her own daughter Rose. Palmers pleads not guilty. Twelve ordinary citizens will be drawn as a people's jury in the process and will have to decide her fate. But not everyone is equally eager to participate in what promises to be a fierce process. |
November 3, 2019 |
| 2 |
Donald For years police officer Donald Vantomme has failed in his investigation into the murder of Brechtje Vindevogel. His colleague Eliane Pascual did not come to the case until later and steered the investigation in the right direction. The jurors try to combine their own lives with the trial. The moral Joeri is faced with a dilemma in his construction company, and Delphine has problems with her dominant husband. |
November 10, 2019 |
| 3 |
Eliane With a convincing explanation, agent Eliane Pascual explains in court how she was able to arrest Frie Palmers for the murder of her best friend Brechtje and her daughter Rose. In the public jury, Holly Ceusters is viewed obliquely by Carl because she lied about her last name. Holly also seems to be rather casual with men. And jury member Joeri does not seem to mind. |
November 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anton and Julie Anton and Julie are interrogated by the chairman. Julie claims she accidentally pushed Marianne down the stairs. Anton declares to have left home after a quarrel and not to have seen Marianne since. Anton, meanwhile, has a hard time with the strategy of his lawyer Frank - who wants him to go against his daughter's statement. |
September 3, 2023 |
| 2 |
The technical investigation Investigating judge, blood spatter analyst and medical doctor show that Marianne was probably knocked down in the living room, thrown down the cellar stairs by two people, and then suffocated. Claire questions the prosecutor's office and questions their evidence, while Frank launches a defense strategy that surprises both the opposing defense and the jury. Meanwhile, those around Kobe seem convinced of his guilt, to Nico's dismay. And Catherine gets to know the charming jury member Jacob. |
September 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
Dennis and Romy Dennis explains at the trial what he believes was Anton's motive, and Romy is pressured by her lawyers to portray Julie in a bad light during her questioning. Dennis and Romy are questioned by the defense lawyers and are found not to have been completely honest. Meanwhile, Kobe is being bullied harder and harder, Esther's painkillers are harder than expected, and Jacob doesn't understand why Catherine is avoiding him. He continues to seek contact in vain. |
September 17, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 25, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 1, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 8, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter One Shouryuu begins his tale about Atsuyu, an officer of Gen State who raised a rebelliion against his rule. And of Koya, a boy that was raised by a pack of monsters. |
July 26, 2003 |
| 2 |
The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter Two Shouryuu continues his tale of Atsuyu. With Rokuta held captive in Gen State, Atsuyu sends a messenger to Shouryuu at Kankyuu, to give him his terms. |
August 2, 2003 |
| 3 |
The God of the Sea in the East, the Mighty Ocean in the West - Chapter Three The river embankment is under construction causing Atsuyu to fear that the king is attempting to flood his town. Rokuta discovers Atsuyu's father, Genkai, weakened and locked in a cell. |
August 16, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | VRT 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 3, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 8, 2026 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:50:00 |