Amsterdam Empire (2025)
Former pop singer Betty Jonkers sees her lavish life crumble after her coffee-shop magnate husband, Jack van Doorn, requests a divorce. Armed with knowledge of his illegal operations, a determined Betty refuses to relinquish her status. She launches a ruthless campaign to seize control of Jack’s vast cannabis holdings and expose his criminal network, ensuring she emerges as the true power in Amsterdam’s cutthroat underworld.
Length: N/A (7 episodes)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
This Title is: Ruthless Power Struggle
Stream Amsterdam Empire – Season 1 (2025) on:
Netflix Canada
Cast
Famke Janssen, Jacob Derwig, Elise Schaap, Jade Olieberg, Yannick van de Velde
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: Mature – Strong Language, Drug Content, Violence, Adult Themes
Trivia
- Famke Janssen, the lead actress, also served as an executive producer on the series.
- The show was created by the same team responsible for the successful Dutch crime series, *Undercover*.
- Famke Janssen had to undergo training for singing and dancing to essentially recreate her character’s fictional pop music video, “Forever Pour Toujours.”
Trailer
Our Review
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I found this show absolutely magnificent. The production quality immediately draws us into the glamorous, yet gritty, world of high-stakes Amsterdam business. Famke Janssen’s performance is utterly captivating, offering a fully realized and complex portrayal of a woman fighting for her legacy and power. Her powerful presence anchors every scene, making her character’s calculated schemes feel thrillingly justifiable. The sharp writing keeps the pace relentless, constantly escalating the central conflict between Betty and Jack with surprising and satisfying turns. I deeply appreciated how the series handles the complexities of enormous wealth, unchecked ambition, and profound personal betrayal, showcasing the emotional fallout beneath the surface of opulence. This is smart, stylish television that delivers immense satisfaction with its high-octane confrontations and emotional weight. The visuals perfectly capture the sleek, moody atmosphere of the city, adding a rich, immersive texture to the drama. It’s a definite creative success and something I highly recommend watching immediately.
