Sleepers

There is a lot of criticism of Dutch actors. Often justified, but frankly I think it is because of the contrived dialogues they are prescribed. This is a really exciting, well-acted series, and the dialogues are great. Highly recommended.

Weird, though, that the series is explicitly set in in the dutch town Utrecht, all the actors speak with an Amsterdam accent. Doesn't take away from the fact that the scenario is a little over the top, but still convincing. The only serious criticism is on the music. That effects-driven, way-too-present sound is really off-putting.

I did not know the actor Robert de Hoog before this, but he also produced this and played very well in it. Teun Kuilboer was very strong as Willem. Otherwise a good cast, with a convincing role by former Ajax trainer Henk ten Cate.