Series synopsis
Dutch Hope, also known as Hollands Hoop is a crime drama television series that premiered on VARA on September 27, 2014. It ended on March 29, 2020. It was created by Franky Ribbens. It stars Marcel Hensema, Kim van Kooten, Martijn Lakemeier and Megan de Kruijf.
Forensic psychiatrist Fokke Augustinus makes an unexpected career change when he inherits his father's mansion in Groningen where he becomes involved with a criminal organization with a marijuana plantation on his father's land.
Premise
Forensic psychiatrist Fokke Augustinus makes an unexpected career change when he inherits his father's mansion in Groningen where he becomes involved with a criminal organization with a marijuana plantation on his father's land.
Premise: You reap what you sow
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Marcel Hensema as Fokke Augustinus
- Kim van Kooten as Machteld Augustinus-Elvink
- Martijn Lakemeier as Pepijn Augustinus
- Megan de Kruijf as Lara Augustinus
- Amber Robin Berentsen as Filippa Augustinus
- Peter van den Begin as Dimitri Dugour
- Hadewych Minis as Liesbeth Kooistra
- Gaite Jansen as Talia Chanti
Supporting cast
- Camilla Siegertsz as Teup
- Cynthia Abma as Anna Bullema
- Peter Paul Muller as Matthias Kooistra
- Chris Zegers as Rinus Chanti
Guest cast
- Nikola Đuričko as Saša Bakrac
- Yannick Jozefzoon as Fret
- Remco Sietsema as Per Jansen
- Sjeng Kessels as Sjef
- Sabri Saddik as Jason
- Mandela Wee Wee as Jos
- Sylvia Poorta as Bauke
- Maurits Delchot as Jos
- Dette Glashouwer as Bauke
- Peer van den Berg as Frans
- Karlo Severdija as Dragan
- Hilke Bierman as police officer #1
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 27, 2014 | November 15, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 8 | November 4, 2017 | December 23, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 8 | February 9, 2020 | March 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
There Is a House in Holland Forensic psychiatrist Fokke Augustinus threatens to lose it all, his job, his marriage and his family. When his father with whom he no longer has contact dies, he is the one who inherits Hollands Hoop. He sees a new chance for a restart of the Augustine family in distant Groningen. The discovery of a huge weed field on land is accelerating everything. |
September 27, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Green Grass Grows All Around Hollands Hoop receives uninvited guests. A fatal accident immediately puts Fokke and Pepijn in danger. Fokke is faced with an almost impossible choice and is experiencing for the first time what it is like to negotiate with the highest level of commitment. Machteld doubts whether she should return to Hollands Hoop, but Lara gives her the last push she needs. |
October 4, 2014 |
| 3 |
My Wife, My Land Fokke and Machteld seem to have found each other again. Now he only has to act 'normal'. But what is 'normal' when you have two madmen on your land and a third is approaching? Fokke is no longer the only man in the house and as if that is not enough, a woman is also added. |
October 11, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Horsepower Fokke has it all under control again. He only needs to set a good example himself: act normal. Don't stand out. Now only tempt Machteld to come back to Hollands Hoop. |
November 4, 2017 |
| 2 |
Behind Every Strong Man Fokke sends mixed signals after his flaming, but deadly performance. For one he is a hero but for the other the villain. For Sasha, he is neither; he demands leadership from him. Machteld sees Fokke struggling and finally makes a decision. Pepijn peddles with his seed, with varying success. |
November 11, 2017 |
| 3 |
Your Fault, My Fault Fokke puts pressure on farmers to satisfy Sasha, with an unintended side effect. In addition, feelings of guilt about his involvement in Matthias' death seem to influence his judgment. Machteld takes care of Liesbeth, who is still struggling with the death of her husband. Pepijns seed provides a nice surprise. |
November 18, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Picking Up the Pieces Fokke tries to keep things together but has to pick up the pieces. Lara's underground action gets a deadly sequel with far-reaching consequences for the entire family. Machteld also faces a deadly dilemma and teaches that grace is an elastic concept. Talia gets a story but gets more than what she asked for. |
February 9, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Earth Gives Fokke tries to regain control of the company by burying its problems, but is overtaken by the past. Machteld has its own ways to clean up loose ends and goes beyond a border. Great news causes a landslide within the family and puts everything in a different light. |
February 16, 2020 |
| 3 |
Dying Breath The east wind brings cold air, but that is not the only problem. A sinkhole with a mass grave on your land is also not a piss, but it helps if you want to capitalize on your deadly reputation. That is exactly what Fokke needs to regain the motivation of his men. There is something ominous in the air. |
February 23, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | VARA |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 27, 2014 |
| Last aired | March 29, 2020 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:15:00 |