50 minSeason 1 • Episode 4
LatestA chronicle of legendary Dutch singer Ramses Shaffy’s rise to fame, from his early days as a stage actor in late 1950s Amsterdam to his emergence as a national music icon throughout the following two decades.
Acting
Maarten Heijmans disappears completely into Ramses's chaotic charisma.
Production
Amsterdam bohemia recreated with cigarettes, wine, and gorgeous decay.
Score
Shaffy's actual songs woven throughout like emotional grenades.
Creators
Michiel van Erp, Marnie Blok
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ramses Shaffy remains a Dutch cultural saint; this series sparked renewed interest in his music among younger generations.
The real Liesbeth List consulted on scripts and approved of Herlaar's portrayal, though she found watching her own fictionalized pregnancy 'strange.'
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