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The Best Episodes of The Story of The Netherlands

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Story of The Netherlands Season 4 Episode 7 - A thin line
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - A thin line

    S4:E7

    With the fall of Nazi Germany, the war is over. At least, that is the hope of the Europeans. But soon, it is precisely the Netherlands that is put to the test and will itself act as an aggressor. In August 1945, Indonesia, a Dutch colony, declares its independence. What follows is a bloody colonial war.

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  2. The Story of The Netherlands Season 4 Episode 2 - Five days
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Five days

    S4:E2

    Under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, the German Reich is expanding at an alarming pace. Country after country falls victim to his ruthless expansionist drive. On May 10, 1940, the attack on the Netherlands follows, in which the Dutch armed forces are confronted with overwhelming German superiority. During these crucial days, responsibility rests on the shoulders of Commander-in-Chief Winkelman, who must maintain his composure amidst chaos and threat to lead the country through one of the most defining moments in its history.

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  3. The Story of The Netherlands Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

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  4. The Story of The Netherlands Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

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  5. The Story of The Netherlands Season 4 Episode 6 - The price of liberation
    8.7/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The price of liberation

    S4:E6

    With the advance of the Allies, the liberation of the Netherlands seems close, but it does not come without a price. Hundreds of Dutch people die in Allied bombardments, and in large parts of the country, a bitterly cold winter sets in with a harrowing shortage of food and fuel. The grueling final act of the occupation. When liberation finally arrives, not only joy prevails; it is also the beginning of the reckoning.

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  6. The Story of The Netherlands Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

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  7. The Story of The Netherlands Season 4 Episode 3 - Brother nation
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Brother nation

    S4:E3

    During the occupation of the Netherlands by Nazi Germany, the Nazis regarded the Dutch as a brother nation and emphasized that they would treat them with respect, provided the population adapted to their wishes. However, this attitude was accompanied by drastic measures, such as the billeting of German soldiers in families' homes. This led to tensions and discomfort in many Dutch living rooms, where daily life was disrupted by the presence of soldiers and the pressure to conform to the occupier.

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  8. The Story of The Netherlands Season 4 Episode 4 - Dehumanization
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Dehumanization

    S4:E4

    The Nazis label Jews as so-called ‘Untermenschen’. Through systematic exclusion, mandatory registration, and strict isolation, everything is taken from them: work, property, and freedom of movement. Using sophisticated tactics, the occupier attempts to split Dutch society and sow distrust between population groups. All these measures serve one horrific purpose: the total destruction of the Jewish community.

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  9. The Story of The Netherlands Season 4 Episode 5 - Stronger than fear
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Stronger than fear

    S4:E5

    While most Dutch people obey the occupier, there are also those who offer resistance. At universities, through illegal newspapers, and by helping those in hiding. Resistance groups emerge throughout the Netherlands. The occupier responds to every form of opposition with harsh reprisals. Time and again, the question arises as to what extent resistance fighters are willing to continue.

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  10. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 6 - Geuzen and Papen
    8.3/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Geuzen and Papen

    S1:E6

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  11. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 7 - Privateers and Merchants
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #11 - Privateers and Merchants

    S1:E7

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  12. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 9 - Pioneers and Paupers
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Pioneers and Paupers

    S1:E9

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  13. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 4 - Knights and Counts
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Knights and Counts

    S1:E4

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  14. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 1 - Hunters and Farmers
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #14 - Hunters and Farmers

    S1:E1

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  15. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 2 - Romans and Batavi
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Romans and Batavi

    S1:E2

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  16. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 8 - Patriots and Royalists
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    #16 - Patriots and Royalists

    S1:E8

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  17. The Story of The Netherlands Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

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  18. The Story of The Netherlands Season 4 Episode 1 - Dark clouds
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Dark clouds

    S4:E1

    In the 1930s, a global economic crisis raged, leaving deep scars on societies around the world. Growing discontent among the population provided fertile ground for new radical movements, including fascism, which was on the rise. This ideology gained increasing support not only in Germany, where it exerted its greatest influence, but also in the Netherlands, leading to growing polarization within society. In these turbulent times, boxing friends Ben Bril and Sam Olij, once united by their shared passion for the sport, found themselves diametrically opposed, separated by their political convictions and the forces dividing the era.

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  19. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 3 - Frisians and Franks
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #19 - Frisians and Franks

    S1:E3

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  20. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 5 - Plague and Preachers
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #20 - Plague and Preachers

    S1:E5

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  21. The Story of The Netherlands Season 1 Episode 10 - Liberators and Occupiers
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Liberators and Occupiers

    S1:E10

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  22. The Story of The Netherlands Season 2 Episode 7 - The monarchy in distress
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #22 - The monarchy in distress

    S2:E7

    The Oranje-Nassau family consists of only two members: Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana. If Juliana does not provide offspring, the dynasty will cease to exist. The relief is great when a marriage partner is found in the person of Bernhard zur Lippe Biesterfeld. Can this German prince save the House of Orange?

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  23. The Story of The Netherlands Season 2 Episode 6 - King Gorilla
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #23 - King Gorilla

    S2:E6

    The power of the Orange Kings slowly but surely crumbles in the nineteenth century. A new constitution gives parliament more power at the expense of the king. Much to the frustration of King Willem III, who is doing everything he can to turn the tide. Because what is a king without power?

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  24. The Story of The Netherlands Season 2 Episode 1 - When two faiths share a pillow
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #24 - When two faiths share a pillow

    S2:E1

    Daan Schuurmans talks about the origins of the Orange dynasty. With the marriage of Count Engelbrecht of Nassau to the Dutch Johanna van Polanen, the German Nassau family set foot on Dutch soil for the first time. More than a century later, descendant Willem received the title Prince of Orange thanks to an inheritance. This William of Orange-Nassau wants to strengthen his position by marrying the Protestant Anne of Saxony. But that gets him into big trouble with his ruler, the Spanish king Philip the Second.

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  25. The Story of The Netherlands Season 2 Episode 3 - A dance for the throne
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #25 - A dance for the throne

    S2:E3

    In the 17th century, the Oranges were at the height of their power and prestige. One woman plays an important role in this: Amalia van Solms. This Orange Lady is committed to the survival of the dynasty and the image of the family.

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Best Episodes Summary

"A thin line" is the best rated episode of "The Story of The Netherlands". It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/6/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Five days".