Sleepers: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Detective Martin Oudkerk was sent to the police academy as an 18-year-old boy by his criminal stepfather Henk, so that he can pass on information later. Martin's world changes when Henk is murdered by a new group of ruthless criminals. When they force Martin to pass on information, he must do everything he can to keep himself going and protect his family. When Martin is finally stuck with nowhere to go, he is forced to cross borders.

Series details

• Title: Sleepers
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Dutch
• Genres: Drama, Crime
• Premiere date: 2022-12-08
• Status in TVmaze: To Be Determined
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Videoland
• Network country: Netherlands
• Typical episode runtime: 43 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 65300
• IMDb ID: tt23739022
• TVDB ID: 427247

Cast and credited roles

• Robert de Hoog — Martin Oudkerk
• Teun Kuilboer — Willem Keizer
• Lineke Rijxman — Ans van Praag
• Marieke Heebink — Els Everse
• Sabri Saddik — Rachid Amrabat
• Ravi Beeuwkes — Max Oudkerk
• Sinem Kavus — Noura Oudkerk
• Hadewych Minis — Sarah
• Julmar Simons — Dwight
• Chemseddine Amar — Tarik Masina
• Maryam Hassouni — Noura Oudkerk
• Marie-Mae van Zuilen — Lisa Meijer

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2022-12-08; final listed air date 2022-12-08; episode order: 6.
• Season 2: premiered 2023-12-15; final listed air date 2024-02-02; episode order: 8.
• Season 3: premiered 2025-12-12; final listed air date 2025-12-12; episode order: 8.

Source and licence

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