Series synopsis
Thieves of the Wood, also known as De Bende van Jan de Lichte is a drama action & adventure mystery television series that premiered on Netflix on January 2, 2020. It ended on January 2, 2020. It was created by Pieter Van Hees, Maarten Moerkerke, Robin Pront. It stars Matteo Simoni, Stef Aerts, Jeroen Perceval and Dirk Roofthooft.
Charismatic highwayman Jan de Lichte leads the oppressed and downtrodden in a revolt against the corrupt aristocracy of 18th-century Belgium.
Premise
Charismatic highwayman Jan de Lichte leads the oppressed and downtrodden in a revolt against the corrupt aristocracy of 18th-century Belgium.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matteo Simoni as Jan de Lichte
- Stef Aerts as Francis Tincke
- Jeroen Perceval as De Schele
- Dirk Roofthooft as Jean-Joseph Coffijn
- Tom van Dyck as Jean-Philippe Baru
- Anne-Laure Vandeputte as Anne-Marie Mestdagh
- Charlotte Timmers as Héloise Embo
- Anemone Valcke as De Schoen
Supporting cast
- Rik Willems as Meyvis
- Manou Kersting as Sproetje
- Iwein Segers as Vangenende
- Tibo Vandenborre as De Spanjol
- Bruno Vanden Broecke as Benoit Van Gelderhode
- Peter De Graef as Michel Embo
- Dick Carlier as Banneling (2017)
- Ruth Beeckmans as Judoca
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 2, 2020 | January 2, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jan de Lichte is literally dragged towards home as an accused murderer/deserter. When he arrives in his hometown, he finds change everywhere. The poorest citizens tend to end up branded, beat and banished from town, but they have joined together in the forest and that’s where Jan discovers family and friends. |
January 2, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Héloïse meets a suitor. Coffijn resists Baru's push for reform of the City Watch. Jan tells the Embo family that Emiel is dead, but hides his guilt. |
January 2, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tincke rescues a wounded Jan from bounty hunters but discovers the price on his friend's head. Coffijn involves partners in his road-building plan. |
January 2, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 2, 2020 |
| Last aired | January 2, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |