Rust en Vreugd: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

After her husband Thomas's death, Emma discovers that he had registered himself for the allotment garden complex Rust en Vreugd. To cope with her grief, she decided to get a garden after all. It soon became clear that the complex was anything but peaceful and joyful. Before she knew it, Emma was welcomed into the diverse community of gardeners and drawn into a full-blown power struggle over hedge heights, garden bingo, and snail control.

Series details

• Title: Rust en Vreugd
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Dutch
• Genres: Drama, Comedy
• Premiere date: 2026-03-08
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: NPO 1
• Network country: Netherlands
• TVMaze ID: 89522
• TVDB ID: 474044

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-03-08; final listed air date 2026-04-26; episode order: 8.

Source and licence

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