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The Best Episodes of Van der Valk

Every episode of Van der Valk ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Van der Valk!

Set against the backdrop of the city of Amsterdam, Piet Van der Valk and his team investigate a series of high-profile cases immersed in the...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:NPO 1

Best Episodes Summary

"Payback in Amsterdam" is the best rated episode of "Van der Valk". It scored 7.9/10 based on 439 votes. Directed by Joram Lürsen and written by Chris Murray, Maria Ward, it aired on 3/12/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Redemption in Amsterdam".

  • Payback in Amsterdam
    7.9/10439 votes
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    #1 - Payback in Amsterdam

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2022

    When a promising cellist from a prestigious orchestra dies following an acid attack, Van der Valk has to delve into the city's vibrant but eclectic classical music scene in the search for her killer.

    Director: Joram Lürsen

    Writer: Chris Murray, Maria Ward

  • Redemption in Amsterdam
    7.7/10377 votes
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    #2 - Redemption in Amsterdam

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/13/2023

    The use of an Indonesian ceremonial sword as a murder weapon takes Van der Valk and the team deep into the world of colonial museum artefacts and the thorny issue of restitution - with an unlikely link to the cold case.

    Director: Simone van Dusseldorp

    Writer: Maria Ward

  • Plague on Amsterdam
    7.4/10495 votes
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    #3 - Plague on Amsterdam

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2022

    Dutch detective Van der Valk is called in to investigate the grisly and theatrical murder of a solicitor. As a cryptic note discovered within her jacket alludes to further murders, the race is on to undercover the truth.

    Director: Jean van de Velde

    Writer: Chris Murray

  • Blood in Amsterdam
    7.4/10423 votes
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    #4 - Blood in Amsterdam

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/2022

    When an employee of the Cuypers Diamonds is killed and his body delivered in pieces to the wealthy siblings and heirs to the company, Van der Valk must consider a tale of revenge against the family.

    Director: André van Duren

    Writer: Chris Murray

  • Magic in Amsterdam
    7.3/10357 votes
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    #5 - Magic in Amsterdam

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2023

    The fatal stabbing of a psychiatrist during the ritual summoning of a demon pulls Piet and his team deep into the esoteric world of Ritual Magic, where mystical beliefs conceal a wealth of hidden rivalries and dark secrets.

    Director: Arne Toonen

    Writer: Chris Murray

  • Death in Amsterdam
    7.2/10561 votes
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    #6 - Death in Amsterdam

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2020

    When the brutal killing of a fashion vlogger is broadcast live, Piet van der Valk and his team find themselves drawn into investigating the contemporary fashion world.

    Director: Jean van de Velde

    Writer: Chris Murray

  • Freedom in Amsterdam
    7.2/10417 votes
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    #7 - Freedom in Amsterdam

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2023

    It's a new day and a new dawn as Van der Valk welcomes two new Sergeants to the team - impulsive hotshot Eddie Suleman and technical whizz Citra Li.

    Director: Michiel van Jaarsveld

    Writer: Chris Murray

  • Love in Amsterdam
    7.1/10716 votes
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    #8 - Love in Amsterdam

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2020

    Set against the backdrop of impending elections, Piet Van der Valk investigates the mysterious deaths of two innocents with no connection to each other. its a puzzle that leads him into the world of art and politics.

    Director: Colin Teague

    Writer: Chris Murray

  • Only in Amsterdam
    7.1/10582 votes
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    #9 - Only in Amsterdam

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2020

    Van der Valk is contacted following the death of a young woman. The investigation brings him into contact with a nun interested in erotica, a Christian sect and a drug facility with a controversial approach to addiction.

    Director: Max Porcelijn

    Writer: Chris Murray