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Season 1 – Thieves of the Wood

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Charismatic highwayman Jan de Lichte leads the oppressed and downtrodden in a revolt against the corrupt aristocracy in 18th-century Belgium.

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James Hanton Starburst 02/06/2020
4/10
The performances, while strong throughout, are unmemorable. The main issue with Thieves of the Wood is that it is more confusing than actually enjoyable. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 01/03/2020
Confusing and dense, Thieves Of The Wood has fine performances but such a muddled story that you'll likely fall asleep before the end of the first episode. Go to Full Review
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Koen H @Hilveuh 02/18/2023 jawadde!! moet ge zeker gezien hebben!! prachtige vertolkingen en mooi kostuumdrama See more 07/15/2020 A slow-burn social impact drama with a talented cast and enough emotion and impact to remain entertaining throughout, Thieves of the Wood is one of my favorites among period pieces in premodern Europe. The pacing, well developed plot and complex characters are a stark contrast to the self-indulgent nature of similar pieces, placing it well atop its class. See more l.d. b @RT99577998 04/16/2020 Set in 1747 in the Flemish region of Aalst. it tells the story of a Robin Hood-esque character, by the name of Jan de Lichte, who fights for the oppressed and downtrodden. This story type and all of its tropes are far from original but they do a good job of cleaning them up and reusing them. So far this show has held my interest. I like the costuming in this show, however; I am not sure how close it is to be correct for the time and place, but it looks superb. Using firearms is over the top, but it does not spoil the show. I will feel it necessary to warn you that most of the nobles and it portrays the bourgeoisie as sex fiends and rapists, not a child or work safe show. I have to say that Netflix has made some fantastic picks on shows they have imported; It is looking like a decent drama. See more 02/28/2020 The show is too vulgar. Priests in animal masks raping young women is too much. I couldn't sleep the night that I watched this show thinking about the priests raping women. See more 01/29/2020 Great story, acting, sets, & ending. Wish they could somehow do a season 2 maybe with the little girl starting a band. See more 01/28/2020 Acting is not good. Main character suffers from John Snow syndrome. See more Read all reviews
Thieves of the Wood — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 2, 2020 Returning soldier Jan finds the sick and poor of his hometown exiled to a nearby forest; new bailiff Baru discovers Mayor Coffijn's corruption. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 2, 2020 Héloïse meets a suitor; Coffijn resists Baru's push for reform of the City Watch; Jan tells the Embo family that Emiel is dead, but he hides his guilt. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 2, 2020 Tincke rescues wounded Jan from bounty hunters but discovers the price on his friend's head; Coffijn involves partners in his road-building plan. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 2, 2020 The thieves discover the valuable cargo they have stolen in the stagecoach raid, but the incident provokes a violent backlash that even Baru can't prevent. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 2, 2020 Baru gets valuable intelligence from his spy, Anne-Marie; Héloïse runs away with Jan, leaving her dad distraught; Iron Simon makes Tincke an offer. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 2, 2020 Héloïse returns home after learning the truth about her brother; Iron Simon puts a price on Tincke's head; Jan engineers a bold reversal of fortune. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 2, 2020 Baru gets elevated to alderman and welcomes Anne-Marie and her sister into his new home; Tincke schemes to free Jan; Héloïse prepares to wed Nicolaï. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 2, 2020 A year later, ailing Tincke has taken over a nightclub; Coffijn launches an ambitious new project; the town prepares for a holy procession. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 2, 2020 A miraculous return from the dead precedes the fulfillment of a curse; Nicolaï's mom discovers why Héloïse is not pregnant; Anne-Marie pays a debt. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 2, 2020 The thieves celebrate their good fortune; Benoit Van Gelderhode vows to avenge Nicolaï; Baru succeeds Coffijn and compels Anne-Marie to make a choice. Details
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Season Info

Screenwriter
Louis Paul Boon, Christophe Dirickx
Network
MULTI
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date
Jan 2, 2020