The Best TV Shows on BNNVARA

Every BNNVARA Show Ranked From Best To Worst

A broadcaster of distinction, BNNVARA has aired more than 20 shows between 1995 and 2025. Zembla and De Wereld Draait Door represent the pinnacle of BNNVARA’s programming, launching in 1995 and 2005. Explore our list of the top rated shows up to date from October 2025 that includes over 20 unique series.

  • Zembla
    Zembla (1995)9.3

    Zembla is a Dutch television documentary programme by VARA and NPS. The documentaries are based on in-depth research which can take months. The subjects are often controversial. A documentary in 2001 about fraud in the Dutch construction sector led to parliamentary inquiries. In May 2006 the programme exposed the fact that politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali had lied in her claim for asylum, which led to her resignation from parliament.

  • Even tot Hier
    Even tot Hier (2019)8.8

    Niels van der Laan and Jeroen Woe literally make a performance of the week every week.

  • Oogappels
    Oogappels (2019)8.2

    Four different families in a medium-sized Dutch city are followed. Their children attend the same high school. The parents all have their own way of raising children. But for all of them it is true that they set the bar very high for themselves and their little ones: life must be perfect above all!

  • Dutch Hope
    Dutch Hope (2014)8.1

    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.

  • Dertigers
    Dertigers (2020)7.5

  • Deep Shit
    Deep Shit (2021)7.3

    After a confrontational encounter, Vinex women Veerle and Sara realize how terribly entrenched they are in their own boring lives. While they have to keep up appearances at home, they find themselves increasingly trapped in an unintended criminal adventure.

  • Smeris
    Smeris (2014)7.1

  • #BOOS
    #BOOS (2016)7.0

  • The Blood Pact
    The Blood Pact (2017)6.7

    A man who works for the tax authorities ends up becoming friends with a dangerous criminal after their daughters become best friends and he accidentally saves his life

  • Elixer
    Elixer (2025)6.7

    Isabelle Rombauts is unexpectedly appointed CEO of the family business Rombauts Pharma, an important player on the international pharmaceutical market. She soon encounters the consequences of serious mismanagement by her father and brother. And she is faced with a devilish dilemma: should she follow her own conscience? Or the interests of her influential family?

  • Red Light
    Red Light (2020)6.6

    Three women become entangled in the world of human trafficking and prostitution when Esther's husband suddenly disappears. From completely different worlds, the lives of these women become intertwined. They discover that they need each other to escape from the difficult situations they find themselves in.

  • ANNE+
    ANNE+ (2018)6.3

    The weekend Anne (24) moves into her own place she unexpectedly runs into her ex-girlfriend Lily, and a lot has happened since they broke up four years ago. Over the weekend, Anne reflects on the relationships she has had throughout her student years in Amsterdam.

  • De Wereld Draait Door
    De Wereld Draait Door (2005)5.6

    Talk show hosted by Matthijs van Nieuwkerk containing a mixture of news, information, television bloopers and general entertainment.

  • First Dates NL
    First Dates NL (2015)5.0

  • 3 on Tour
    3 on Tour (2007)N/A

    3 op Reis is a travel program hosted by Floortje Dessing and Sebastiaan Labrie. In addition to the fixed hosts there is a guest host, who explores an eco-destination.

  • Vier handen op één buik
    Vier handen op één buik (2012)N/A

    Each episode stars a new, about to be, teenage mom.

  • Au Pairs
    Au Pairs (2020)N/A

  • Matthijs gaat door
    Matthijs gaat door (2020)N/A

    Matthijs looks back in surprise. With humor, music and other surprises.

  • De Geknipte Gast
    De Geknipte Gast (2020)N/A

  • Khalid & Sophie
    Khalid & Sophie (2021)N/A

    Daily talk show hosted alternately by Khalid Kasem and Sophie Hilbrand. They discuss social themes with stakeholders and receive current guests from politics, sports, music, culture and entertainment.