Amsterdam Empire is a highly anticipated Netflix series that premiered on October 30, 2025. It is a Dutch crime drama set against the backdrop of Amsterdam’s cannabis culture, exploring themes of crime, power, betrayal, and glamour. The series features Famke Janssen, known for her roles in “X-Men” and “GoldenEye,” in her first major Dutch production role, where she also serves as an executive producer.
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The story follows Jack van Doorn, portrayed by Jacob Derwig, a wealthy and infamous founder of the coffee shop chain “Jackal,” who has spent his career battling criminals and complex Dutch laws governing cannabis. The plot thickens when his affair with a famous journalist is exposed, risking his empire and triggering a devastating revenge from his betrayed wife, Betty, played by Famke Janssen. Betty, a former pop diva, is a formidable antagonist with intimate knowledge of Jack’s secrets, aiming to destroy his empire and take control.
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The series was created by Nico Moolenaar, Bart Uytdenhouwen, and Piet Matthys, known for their successful Netflix projects like “Undercover” and “Ferry,” with direction by Jonas Govaerts and Max Porcelijn. It consists of seven episodes, blending glamour and grime, a hallmark of Amsterdam’s underground scene.
Episode 1 Songs
- Neem Me Mee – André Hazes
- De Goieie In ‘T Vloeien – Osdorp Posse
- Dr. Bernhard – Bonnie St Claire & Ron Brandsteder
Episode 2 Songs
- Deamon Lover – Shocking Blue
- Origineel Amsterdams – Osdorp Posse
- Ik Hoef Niet Meer Te Dromen – Geke
- De Liefde Is Voorbu – George Calée
- Rust – Della Bosiers
Episode 3 Songs
- Forever Pour Toujours – Famke Janssen & Palmbomen II
Episode 4 Songs
- I Am Your Master! (feat. Wybovsky) – DJ Bert and Eagle
- Lucifera – Lemming
- Verloren – Palmbomen II
Episode 5 Songs
- Droomland – Willy Alberti
- Bridges Are Burning – Wally Taks
- Sla Je Arm Om Me Heem – Boonie St. Clair
- Neem Me Mee – André Hazes
- Alles Gaat Voorby – Cherry
Episode 6 Songs
- Als Het Stormt – Ramsés Shaffy
- Daddy Is My Pusher – TheTits
- Overdub – Test
- Pa – Doe Maar
Episode 7 Songs
- Send Me a Postcard – Shocking Blue
- Bro – Electronome
- We Zullen Doorgaan
- In Het Donker (Zien Ze Je Niet) – Kadans
- Together Forever – DJ Lingo & The Skycat
The series has garnered attention for its gritty portrayal of the cannabis trade, along with its complex characters and unfolding conflicts, positioning it as a “power drama” akin to “Succession”. With a mix of English and Dutch dialogues, the show offers an authentic glimpse into Amsterdam’s underground culture, highlighting systemic contradictions and personal vendettas.
Amsterdam Empire was released exclusively on Netflix, with all episodes dropping simultaneously on October 30, 2025, following its world premiere in Amsterdam.
This series promises a gripping mix of crime, glamour, and betrayal, set in the vibrant yet dangerous underworld of Amsterdam’s cannabis scene.