Director: Jonas Govaerts, Max Porcelijn
Cast: Famke Janssen, Jacob Derwig, Elise Schaap, Jade Olieberg, Jesse Mensah
Amsterdam Empire is a 2025 Dutch-Belgian crime drama series directed by Jonas Govaerts and Max Porcelijn, starring Famke Janssen in a story of power, betrayal, and revenge set against the gritty underworld of Amsterdam's coffeeshop trade. Each episode runs approximately 50 minutes.
What is Amsterdam Empire about?
Jack runs The Jackal, a thriving coffeeshop empire built over years in Amsterdam's liberal underground economy. When his secret affair surfaces and shatters his marriage, his wife Betty refuses to simply walk away. Calculating and determined, she sets in motion a meticulous plan to dismantle everything Jack holds dear — starting with the business that defines him. The series tracks the escalating war between two people who once built a life together, as loyalty fractures, allies are tested, and the criminal world surrounding The Jackal grows increasingly volatile. Betty's transformation from wronged spouse to formidable adversary drives the tension across a season that blurs the line between justice and vengeance.
Cast & crew
Famke Janssen — best known internationally for her role as Jean Grey in the X-Men franchise — leads the series as Betty, bringing gravitas and cool precision to the role. Jacob Derwig plays Jack, her embattled husband. Elise Schaap, Jade Olieberg, Jesse Mensah, and Yannick van de Velde round out an ensemble that grounds the show in authentic Dutch character work.
Context & significance
Dutch crime drama has carved a distinct niche in European television, and Amsterdam Empire arrives in the tradition of sharp, morally layered series that favor character complexity over spectacle. For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora who follow international crime dramas — from Nordic noir to Italian mob stories — this series offers a fresh European setting with recognizable themes: family, betrayal, and who controls the wealth. Amsterdam Empire is available on K-Time with Persian DUB and Persian subtitles, making it fully accessible without needing language fluency in Dutch or English.
Where & how to watch
Amsterdam Empire is available on K-Time with both Persian DUB and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone with no VPN required and no geo-blocking. Subscribe and cancel anytime — no extra download needed.