Klem (2017–2024) User Reviews

Many series fall short...

[hamstra-bas · 9/10 · 2 January 2020]

...in the Netflix era, but this one stands out. Best TV series since BB en Better call Saul. The acting is at a very high level and the characters are not black and white but complex. The main bad guy is as much victim as he is criminal. He wants to be a good husband and father. But his past keeps him hostage, he is blackmailed so he has to blackmail others. As cinephile I think this brilliant series deserves world wide attention. Is it perfect? No but I have not seen one lame episode. Van Derwig and Atsma are pretty brilliant

Gripping and well-made

[mathijs_peters · 8/10 · 27 November 2020]

Klem is a gripping Dutch thriller series featuring an acclaimed cast. The story line is credible, and the unease of the initially very innocent tax official - who is slowly sucked into more criminal enterprises - is relatable. Portrayal of Amsterdam upper and lower/criminal class is accurate, and the accents spot on.

Great, Rare Qulaity Show

[ipaul-15743 · 9/10 · 16 April 2021]

Dutch TV is new to me but Klem is a real credit.

Twisting plot, strong characters, great acting.

Advertising inserted at odd times, slightly dodgy translation mean I cannot give Klem a 10 but roll on series 4!

Bravo to Entire Team!

[dmoorejdrf · 10/10 · 27 June 2021]

I assure you, I rarely award a rating of 10 to any show or movie. However, if I could give KLEM an 11 I would. This series hit on every cylinder! Georgina, Jacob and Barry embodied their characters which played off each other perfectly. The series writing was on point managing to satisfactorily answer the most unbelievable questions/situations. Good acting, good writing requires good directing and, again, it was on par with both! The show was topped off with a stellar supporting cast to polishing off a diverse cast of characters. I am going to dearly miss Marius, Kitty and Hugo! My wife and I both bonded with these characters and this show. It was smart to end the series on a high note. But, I cannot help but hope that one day a situation will happen that requires Hugo, Marius and Kitty to reconnect for a whole new adventure! Bravo to everyone at KLEM!

Exciting show

[rdb59 · 8/10 · 12 October 2020]

Where a dull "taxman" finds himself drawn into the criminal world of murder and fraud. Script has some flaws, but if you're not too critical, it works.

Decent watch

[jackfield-61059 · 9/10 · 15 July 2021]

Watched the first series a couple of years ago and just discovered to my delight there are another 2 on all4 (uk).

Brilliant

[josteeples · 10/10 · 12 July 2022]

I loved this drama, absolutely brilliant, loved every episode, loads of twists, turns and suprises kept me watching, was sad when it ended. Definitely recommend.

Amateur script and plot devices

[Thatwhichcounts · 6/10 · 13 October 2021]

Yeah, it's OK, but I'm not a fan of tension being portrayed via stupid awkward unrealistic human interactions.

If realistic human nature is what you value / need in a drama, then you'll struggle with this one.

Much better then I suspected

[davevanzundert · 8/10 · 28 January 2023]

It took some time to set the stage but once the relations were established it got under my skin and I just kept on watching. Really rooting for the characters and hoping they could solve their problems. I am dutch and am always very critical on dutch series. But this is a quality series worth the watch. And I think also people outside the Netherlands will enjoy it. No over the top action and I found the story to be believable witch also is a big plus. Also the children do a good job (normally I can't stand children in series...) It even brought tears to my eyes in some cases.

I give Klem an 8 out of 10.

Not bad at all...

[digiloog · 8/10 · 31 January 2021]

For Dutch standards this is not bad at all. Definitely much better than GTST 🙄

Regretted the hours spent watching

[billettjames · 2/10 · 11 January 2024]

Series one and two are very well scripted, acted and filmed. Each episode portrays greed corruption in diametrically opposed families with violence threats and murder and ends with a cliff hanger. Whilst some of the really bad guys are cardboard cut outs the main characters have well defined weaknesses.

Unfortunately series three turns into a completely unrealistic comedy caper with robbery and violence, with corrupt Milner and Warmond now ' heroes' saved just in time over and over again before a fairy tale ending. So if you must keep watching just go along and be glad that for some, crime can pay. Great to hear English obscenities peppering the script. Smatterings of romance and sex as required. From complex beginnings the final episodes become ludicrous.

A Gripping Dutch Drama

[Zooha-47207 · 9/10 · 13 February 2024]

Klem, a Dutch series, earns a remarkable 9/10 from me for its thrilling storyline and captivating performances, especially that of Marius Milner. Milner, in particular, exudes a compelling 'bad boy' vibe that adds a layer of intensity and complexity to the show.

The series is exceptionally engaging, with a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's the kind of show that has you glued to the screen, eagerly anticipating what will happen next. The suspense is skillfully built up, creating an atmosphere that is both tense and exciting.

What makes Klem stand out is how it combines elements of drama and suspense with well-developed characters. Marius Milner's portrayal is particularly noteworthy he brings a gritty realism to his role, making his character's journey all the more intriguing.

Too many holes

[terry-stamatis · 5/10 · 28 December 2019]

Decent effort but not execution, could have been done in half the episodes. They drop in a dark comedy spin to it but (curiously) only in the last episode so that doesn't work, either. The story is decent but the script is not. Dialogue seems almost forced, nobody's a believable character.

Not worth it

[bascoumans · 1/10 · 23 February 2023]

Everybody keeps calling it a black comedy? I haven't laughed once.

Very bad acting and unbelievable characters. Good cliff hangers at the end of each episode though. So you will keep watching despite it being more and more anoying how stupid all the characters are in their descision making.

Hugo constantly blames other people for his own mistakes. And the last season is confusing all together. Fiod and police plan a big raid on samuels , but not once do they explain why.

There are defenitly some good Dutch tv shows out there but this isn't one of them.

Don't start watching not worth your time. 1/10.