Bingewatch Dutch-Belgian TV Series: "Undercover"
This crime drama - with a touch of comedy - follows agents Bob Lemmens and Kim De Rooij as they infiltrate the operation of notorious drug lord Ferry Bouman. The series is inspired by the life of Janus van Wesenbeeck, a former drug lord from Eindhoven.
Undercover operation
"Undercover" centers on Bob Lemmens and Kim De Rooij, two undercover agents who pose as a couple to infiltrate the inner circle of Ferry Bouman, a powerful drug lord involved in the large-scale production of ecstasy.
The agents take up residence at a campsite frequented by Bouman and his wife Danielle, gradually earning their trust to gather the evidence needed to bring down Bouman's operation.
The real Ferry Bouman
The character of Ferry Bouman is based on the real-life drug lord Janus van Wesenbeeck. Janus has expressed frustration about the series, feeling that it has intruded upon his and his family's lives.
Recognized as the "real Ferry Bouman," he dislikes the attention and association with the TV portrayal. In response to the public's interest and the show's portrayal, Janus has written a book about his life. In this biography, he details his criminal past, his rise in the drug trade, and the personal toll it took on him and his family.
Get ready to binge!
"Undercover" has three seasons available on Netflix. Additionally, the series has inspired a prequel film titled "Ferry," released in 2021, which explores the background of the character Ferry Bouman. There is also a spin-off series, "Ferry: The Series," that delves deeper into the character's life and criminal activities before the events of "Undercover." So, there is plenty to watch!