Van der Valk (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1972, Van der Valk is a drama series.
What it’s about. Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.
Who’s in it. Van der Valk stars Barry Foster as Commissaris Simon "Piet" Van der Valk, Michael Latimer as Inspecteur Johnny Kroon, Meg Davis as Arlette Van Der Valk and Ronald Hines as Hoofd Commissaris Samson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Van der Valk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Van der Valk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Van der Valk tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Van der Valk (1972)?
- In US, Van der Valk is available to stream on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and Thirteen. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Van der Valk worth watching?
- Van der Valk holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Van der Valk?
- Van der Valk stars Barry Foster, Michael Latimer, Meg Davis, Ronald Hines and Richard Huw.
- When was Van der Valk released?
- Van der Valk was released in 1972.