The Blood Pact

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.