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Salamandre

Original title: Salamander
  • TV Series
  • 2012–2018
  • 40m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.6K
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Salamandre (2012)
CrimeDramaThriller

A police inspector investigates the robbery of 66 safe deposit boxes at a private bank in Brussels.A police inspector investigates the robbery of 66 safe deposit boxes at a private bank in Brussels.A police inspector investigates the robbery of 66 safe deposit boxes at a private bank in Brussels.

  • Stars
    • Filip Peeters
    • Violet Braeckman
    • Tine Reymer
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    2.6K
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    • Stars
      • Filip Peeters
      • Violet Braeckman
      • Tine Reymer
    • 24User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Filip Peeters
    • Paul Gerardi
    • 2012–2018
    Violet Braeckman
    Violet Braeckman
    • Sofie Gerardi
    • 2012–2018
    Tine Reymer
    • Patricia Wolfs
    • 2013–2018
    Koen van Impe
    Koen van Impe
    • Vic Adams
    • 2013–2018
    Wim Opbrouck
    Wim Opbrouck
    • Marc De Coutere
    • 2013–2018
    Emilie Van Nieuwenhuyze
    • Nicola Wolfs
    • 2013–2018
    Koen De Bouw
    Koen De Bouw
    • Joachim Klaus
    • 2012–2013
    Mike Verdrengh
    • Raymond Jonkhere
    • 2012–2013
    Leah Thys
    • Martine Carlier
    • 2013–2018
    Lucas Van den Eynde
    Lucas Van den Eynde
    • Carl Cassimon
    • 2013
    Jo De Meyere
    Jo De Meyere
    • Procureur-generaal Armand Persigal
    • 2012–2013
    Vic de Wachter
    Vic de Wachter
    • Gil Wolfs
    • 2013
    Vera Van Dooren
    • Commissaris Monda
    • 2018
    Warre Borgmans
    • Commissaris Martin Colla
    • 2012–2013
    Kevin Janssens
    Kevin Janssens
    • Vincent Noël
    • 2013
    Jeroen Van der Ven
    Jeroen Van der Ven
    • Antony Minnebach
    • 2018
    Tom De Hoog
    • Patrick De Jonghe
    • 2012–2013
    Boris Van Severen
    Boris Van Severen
    • Jamie Capelle
    • 2018
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    8wvmcl

    A Flemish change-of-venue

    Ran across this series on Netflix, and was surprised when I turned it on and heard the sounds of the Flemish language, which I know well from my many years living in Belgium and the Netherlands. My experience with the country made this show especially interesting for me, since Belgium actually is a bit of a cauldron of political tensions and conspiracy theories. A horrific pedophile scandal involving government officials and including the deaths of some young girls tore the country apart in the 1990s, and I'm not sure they have ever recovered.

    Apart from that, it's a fairly typical lone-cop-against-conspirators story, but with a bit more European subtlety and flair than American equivalents like "24" and "Scandal." It's pretty well-paced and certainly held my attention for its 12 episodes. I have mixed feelings about Filip Peeters in the lead role - he seemed to have the same bewildered expression on his face most of the time - but this series is more story than character driven. It's certainly worth your time as a change of venue from the usual thriller.
    9macpet49-1

    The Future is Now

    This is what is going on in all the West and has been in the East for decades--organizations of corporations determining policy and human history. It's difficult to watch because you realize we are here and there is no turning back. As far as the show is concerned, the only lame part is that in REAL life the bad guys rarely get found out and even if they do, they are covered by other countries/friends in high places who bail them with more lies and stories. Besides, the general populace has a short memory. We are so pummeled with news stories that we forget things we heard 2 days ago. I think Big Brother was always depending on that. Keep the general public happy playing with their toys and eating their junk foods and we won't have any problems with them.
    5GeeDi

    Mostly by-the-numbers but watchable

    First, a synopsis, sine IMDb doesn't provide one: A private bank in Brussels has its locker room broken into, and the contents of some selected safes burgled, but only of their documents, not money. Turns out those safes belonged to prominent members of Belgian politics and society. The burglars use those documents to blackmail said prominent members. Enter Paul Gerardi, a Belgian police detective, who gets a whiff of the robbery and soon finds himself in over his head, as neither the robbers nor the victims care for a public police investigation.

    The premise holds a lot of promise but the execution is by-the-numbers. People get killed for, in retrospect, no useful reason. A fair amount of investigative clues just conveniently fall into the detective's hands. The story doesn't make it seem as if he earned them. The main narrative arc of the first few episodes seems pointless, and could have been avoided had some of the main characters just talked to each other. The conclusion falls within the zone of predictability, and yet could only get there via a serendipitous series of developments in the final few episodes.

    Having said all that, this is still a fairly watchable series. There are hit men to be avoided, car tails to be lost, criminals to be identified and caught, and the pacing is competent enough for a decent fortnight's romp.
    9stevealdridge-34604

    Excellent Series

    One of the great benefits of streaming services is that the delve into the output from Europe and elsewhere and unearth some gems like this one. This is the story of someone trying to uncover and stop the plans of a secret society (not a Vincent Price/Hammer Horror style one) who are interfering in politics and the government.

    Apart from good writing and filming, it gives us the opportunity here in the UK to see some new actors and many of them put the usual lot to shame with their acting ability. I don't know if it is common outside of the UK and America, but there is a tendency these days to give parts to ex comedians and other entertainers who for some unknown reason, think they can act. See Alan Davis for an example. Instead here we have people who have learned their craft and can deliver the story.

    There are two series under this heading. The first one is the best in my opinion but the second is still worth watching.
    9scottna57

    pulls you in and keeps you wanting more

    Never having encountered Belgian TV before, my expectations were modest. This starts as a cop show but quickly develops into a political/power drama with more than a touch of edge to it. Characters are allowed to develop, the acting is realistic, shooting is stylish, it has drama, baddies, an occasional chase and some small gunfire - a central angle is how can the lone good guy succeed against the big baddie machine?

    Its a bit different from the run of the mill, reasonable production values, quality acting, different faces (maybe not for a Belgian audience?) Euro feel - its pulled me in.

    Its being shown on BBC 2 episodes at a time, now after 10 from 12 I can't wait for the finale - got a feeling the hero will survive, not so sure about those he cares for.

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      The main actor Filip Peeters (Paul Gerardi) is married to An Miller (Gerardi's wife, Sarah Derycke in the series) in real life. They have two daughters.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #19.30 (2014)

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2015 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Belgium
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • Official site (Belgium)
    • Languages
      • Dutch
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Salamander
    • Filming locations
      • Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium
    • Production companies
      • Eén
      • Skyline Entertainment
      • Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds
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      • 40m
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