Series synopsis
United is a comedy drama television series that premiered on Ketnet on October 5, 2025. It was created by Diablo Cody. It stars Mathijs Van Mierlo, Noor Meukens, Bert Zwysen and Linn Vandeborne.
'United' tells the story of a group of 13-year-old friends who play for the same local mixed-gender football team. Their biggest dream is to one day become professional footballers. Their friendship is tested when one of them is scouted by the major rival professional club in the same city. The player faces a heartbreaking decision: will he pursue his dream and join the rival club, or will he choose to stay with his friends?
Premise
'United' tells the story of a group of 13-year-old friends who play for the same local mixed-gender football team. Their biggest dream is to one day become professional footballers. Their friendship is tested when one of them is scouted by the major rival professional club in the same city. The player faces a heartbreaking decision: will he pursue his dream and join the rival club, or will he choose to stay with his friends?
Premise: Just your average mother, teenager, biker dude, housewife
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mathijs Van Mierlo as Hannes
- Noor Meukens as Mira
- Bert Zwysen as Ferre Verstraeten
- Linn Vandeborne as Selma
- Antwone Da Costa as Jamal
- Sanae Ajjaji as Loubna
- Casper Kuokkanen as Warre
- Lubbe Van den Wijngaert as Xander
Supporting cast
- Yemi Oduwale as Obi
- Nawfel Bardad-Daidj as Ben
- Oscar Willems as Gunter
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 5, 2025 | December 7, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 10 | April 26, 2026 | June 28, 2026 |
| Season 3 | 0 | June 20, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Which Player Did the Scout Come to Watch? The team is curious to know which player the scout has come to watch. Who can make their dream of becoming a professional footballer come true? |
October 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Scout's Choice Causes a Shockwave A shock runs through the team when they learn who the scout has come to watch—especially since the scout hails from their arch-rivals, Blauw Geel. Warre is unable to attend training due to his poor school grades. |
October 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Hannes Goes on Trial With Big Rival Blauw Geel Hannes is going to try out for their arch-rival, Blauw Geel. He fears what the reaction from the bully, Xander, will be. The friendship between Mira and Loubna comes under pressure. |
October 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Poor Performances Take a Mental Toll on Warre It weighs on Warre that he is letting in so many goals. It makes him feel insecure. His teammates support him and try to boost his self-confidence. Mira discovers a new talent within herself: acting. She is invited to join the drama club. Hannes is playing his first season with Blauw Geel. Xander lies to the United players, claiming that Hannes intends to humiliate them during the match. |
April 26, 2026 |
| 2 |
A New Coach for United Mira decides to join the drama club. She quickly forms a strong bond with Kobe, who has been a member of the club for some time. Kim—Mira's mother—replaces Obi as coach. Kim pushes Mira to train harder because she wants her daughter to become a professional soccer player. Mira, however, is unsure whether she actually wants to turn professional. |
May 3, 2026 |
| 3 |
Mira's Choice: Drama vs. Football Selma is quitting her podcast because very few people are watching. Loubna enlists a well-known football analyst to try to change Selma's mind. Kim requires the players to attend extra training sessions. Warre isn't in the mood for them, so he lies and claims he is attending the extra sessions. Mira faces a dilemma: the drama club rehearsals clash with football practice. |
May 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
...youwillnotwin... Max is worried when Tara returns to college to finish her college degree. Meanwhile, Charmaine with a baby on the way is avoiding a commitment to Neil, Kate tries to figure out a plan for her future and Marshall and Lionel sign up for a filmmaking class. |
March 28, 2011 |
| 2 |
Crackerjack Her psychology professor humiliates Tara when she transitions in his class. Meanwhile, Kate considers giving English lessons in Japan and Max gets a business offer. |
April 4, 2011 |
| 3 |
The Full Fuck You Finger The stress of juggling school and Charmaine's baby shower causes Tara to transition, with negative consequences for Charmaine. To sell the family business, Max must get the approval of his eccentric mother. Kate meets a flight attendant who inspires a new idea about her future. |
April 11, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Ketnet |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2025 |
| Last aired | June 28, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:30:00 |