If you thought Amsterdam was only famous for its canals, tulips, and bicycles, think again. The city is about to get a whole lot more thrilling, with a new drama that promises to mix glamor, crime, and a hefty dose of revenge. Forget your usual daytime soap—Amsterdam Empire has got the kind of twists that will have you clutching your popcorn and questioning every character’s loyalty. Buckle up, because Amsterdam's underworld is about to get a Netflix makeover.

Imagine a city known for its beauty and freedom, now the battleground for a ruthless family empire built on cannabis and secrets. You will find it all in this star-studded Netflix number.  

Amsterdam Empire boasts a cast as dazzling as the city’s canals at sunset. Leading the charge is Famke Janssen, known internationally for X-Men and GoldenEye, takes on the role of Betty, the betrayed wife and ex-pop diva turned mastermind, marking her first Dutch-language role and also serving as an executive producer, ensuring the series’ vision stays sharp and authentic. She is joined by Jacob Derwig (Klem, Maxima) as Jack van Doorn, the ruthless founder of the Jackal coffee shop empire, bringing depth to this complex antagonist.

Elise Schaap, a familiar face from Undercover and Ferry, Jade Olieberg, Jesse Mensah, and Yannick van de Velde round out the Van Doorn family in the supporting cast. They are followed by Victor Löw, Romana Vrede, Raymond Thiry, and Chris Nietvelt in extended secondary roles. 

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When power, passion, and betrayal intertwine in the heart of Amsterdam’s cannabis underworld, the fallout is explosive. Such are the stakes that the viewers of Amsterdam Empire are bound to be plunged into as its story unfolds. 

At the heart of Amsterdam Empire is Jack van Doorn, a self-made mogul who’s clawed his way to the top of Amsterdam’s cannabis empire, the Jackal. But when his secret affair with a prominent journalist is exposed, his most dangerous adversary emerges from within his own home—his wife Betty, an ex-pop diva with a vendetta and intimate knowledge of all his weaknesses. The show promises a heady mix of glamor, grit, and family warfare, with Betty leveraging her knowledge of Jack’s secrets to dismantle his empire from within.

  Amsterdam Empire hits Netflix on October 24, 2025, rolling out simultaneously in the United States, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. With the shows filming wrapped in 2024, the series is now in post-production, promising a polished, binge-worthy experience just in time for autumn. Seven episodes have been scheduled in its inaugural season, from which viewers can expect a tightly woven narrative that does not waste a single minute on filler. 

Created by the powerhouse team behind Undercover and Ferry, originating from Netflix's snag at the Series Mania Festival 2024, Amsterdam Empire is directed by Jonas Govaerts and Max Porcelijn, with production handled by Pupkin Film and A Team Productions. The series is shot on location in Amsterdam, lending authenticity to its gritty, glamorous world. With a blend of high-stakes family drama and the unique backdrop of the Dutch cannabis trade, Amsterdam Empire is poised to be Netflix’s next global obsession for fans of Succession-style power plays.

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