Cordon (2014-2016)

Seen at the time when the series came out in tempore non suspecto. Recently re-examined and with the covid saga in mind, the series is even more impressive. The similarities are truly striking. The flu-like virus that was also developed in a lab, the pernicious role of science, the corruption of the government, the flow of lies in the press, the half-functioning vaccines and of course the ultimate right of the 'conspiracy fools' . You wouldn't believe how this series really hits home. There is also a lot of action and suspense in this drama. The actors don't always do a fantastic job, but in terms of atmosphere and plot, Cordon is far above average.

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Strange that there was such a huge difference in viewing figures between the first and second season. I think this second season is even stronger and more spectacular than the first season.

Acting is again of a good standard. Nabil Mallat (Idriss), Vincent Van Sande (Chris) and Manou Kersting (Mike) are great additions to this second season. Well cast everyone. Also nice that Nald has a bigger, more important role this second season. Steals the show quite a bit this season (also lovely those dry conversations between him and Lommers). Unfortunately we have to say goodbye to Lex very soon, but the scene in which that happened is one of my favorites of the entire series.

This second season comes across as slightly bigger and more expensive than the first. With the prison and the transit zone we also get two cool locations (the disadvantage of the first season was, for example, that it took place a lot in that computer lab). Note that I found the events within the cordon (probably culminating in the breakout attempt from the transit zone) more interesting than the storylines outside the cordon. Especially that thing with that hack was not for me.

But I can't complain. Cordon is a wonderful Belgian series. I wish the Dutch had the balls to dare to make this kind of series, and dare to deviate from the traditional (police series number so much, and weak comedy number so much).... Twenty episodes great fun.

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