The Hunt: The Scary Dutch True Crime Series Coming to the U.S.!

The Hunt will be on Viaplay in March

Mar 06, 2025

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👀 True crime fans, get ready! A gripping Dutch true crime series, The Hunt, is making its way to the United States! 🇳🇱➡️🇺🇸 This suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat thriller has already sent shockwaves through the Netherlands, and now, it’s time for American audiences to experience the drama, mystery, and haunting reality of a case that rocked an entire community.

❓ What is The Hunt About?

🔍 The Hunt (Een van ons) is based on a shocking real-life murder that remained unsolved for over a decade. The story follows the investigation of the brutal killing of a 16-year-old girl, whose body was found near an asylum seekers' center in a small Dutch town.

🚨 As police dig deeper, tensions rise in the community. Rumors spread like wildfire, conspiracy theories take over social media, and fear turns into paranoia. Suspicions fall on local asylum seekers, fueling racism and xenophobia 😨, but as time passes, the real truth is more disturbing than anyone could imagine...

💭 Could the killer be hiding in plain sight?
💭 What if everything the community believed was wrong?

🔥 With each episode, the series unfolds like a psychological thriller, keeping you guessing until the very end.

🎭 Meet the Key Characters & Their Stories

👩‍🎓 Fenna Schepenaer – A young girl with a secret crush on Jeroen, who was dating the victim, Anneke. As the case unfolds, Fenna’s own secrets threaten to unravel...

👩‍👩‍👧 Dinie Boorsma – The victim’s grieving mother, who becomes obsessed with online conspiracy theories, convinced the police are hiding the truth. But is she right? Or just desperate for closure? 😢

👨‍👦 Evert Schepenaer – A seemingly ordinary man who escaped suspicion for over a decade. But can the past ever stay buried? 🕵️‍♂️

🗣️ Each episode gives you a different perspective, peeling back the layers of a crime that left scars on an entire community.

🏆 Why The Hunt is a Must-Watch

🌍 Social Commentary with a True Crime Twist

This isn't just a murder mystery—it's a reflection of modern society. The series explores how fear and misinformation can divide communities.

🎭 Critically Acclaimed Acting

Eefje Paddenburg, Abke Haring, and Aus Greidanus Jr. deliver powerful performances that make the story feel real.

🏅 Award-Winning Drama

The Hunt received multiple award nominations, including Best Drama Series, Best Screenplay, and Best Direction! 🏆

📅 When & Where Can You Watch?

📺 The Hunt will be available to stream in the United States on Viaplay starting March 27!

🔮 Get ready for a crime story that will keep you up at night. You’ll question everything—and everyone. 👁️

🔥 Final Thoughts: Will You Join The Hunt?

⚠️ This series isn’t just about solving a crime—it’s about uncovering the dark side of human nature. How far will people go to protect their own secrets? And how much can we trust what we think we know? 🤯

🗣️ Join the conversation! Use #TheHuntSeries on social media to share your theories, thoughts, and reactions.

👀 Will you be watching? Drop a 🔎 if you’re ready to join the hunt! 🚨