Van der Valk

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS , ITV
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 13, 2020
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 11, 2020
    60
    Edgier and grislier than the norm for the franchise. [14 - 27 Sep 2020, p.11]
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  2. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Sean O'Grady
    Aug 7, 2020
    60
    Marc Warren is a fine actor, and there’s nothing wrong with his VdV except that he just doesn’t fit. ... More unpromising still is the scripting. ... Amsterdam retains its photogenic character and its tawdry charms, and the direction is stylish.

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. spud
    Aug 12, 2022
    1
    Terribly written, appallingly acted, amateurishly plotted police procedural about an aging pretty boy who is immature and toxic enough for theTerribly written, appallingly acted, amateurishly plotted police procedural about an aging pretty boy who is immature and toxic enough for the housewives who must surely make the bulk of this show's viewership to squeeze out a drop or two of genital moisture. Avoid.… Full Review »
  2. booond
    Sep 18, 2020
    7
    First episode was fine but they need to bring something more to the main character. VDV is too much in the middle to be of any true interestFirst episode was fine but they need to bring something more to the main character. VDV is too much in the middle to be of any true interest and the lead detective is who drives the show. Sherlock, Vera, Endeavour, Wallander, Morse, Luther, Tennyson, and many others all have qualities that are definable and unique. VDV has to be pushed in a direction or he's dull, which means the show's dull, too.… Full Review »