Zone Stad is a Flemish-Belgian TV series about a police-department located in Antwerp. In the series, police officers solve various crimes, which are shown as realistically as possible.
Zone Stad is a gritty Flemish-Belgian crime drama that aired from 2003 to 2013, offering an unflinching look at the police force in the bustling port city of Antwerp. Spanning eight seasons and 104 episodes, with runtimes fluctuating between 50 and 60 minutes, this VTM series follows a dedicated team of officers as they tackle a spectrum of crimes, from petty theft to chilling murders. Rooted in realism, the show—whose title translates to 'City Zone'—prides itself on authentic portrayals of police work, blending tense investigations with the personal lives of its characters against Antwerp’s urban backdrop. Led by a rotating ensemble including Guy Van Sande as Detective Tom Segers and Lien Van de Kelder as Fien Bosvoorde, Zone Stad dives into the gritty underbelly of the city, where each case tests the team’s resolve and moral compass. The series kicked off on December 13, 2003, and grew into a Belgian TV staple, its homepage on VTM’s site serving as a hub for fans until its conclusion in 2013. Available to seek out online via DuckDuckGo, it balances procedural precision with emotional stakes, making every arrest a window into the human cost of crime. Ending after a robust decade-long run, Zone Stad left a lasting mark on Flemish television, its 'ended' status sealing its legacy as a grounded counterpart to flashier cop dramas. Produced in Belgium, it captures the pulse of Antwerp—a city of contrasts—while delivering stories that resonate with universal themes of justice and resilience. For viewers who crave realistic crime narratives with a local flavor, this series remains a compelling dive into the shadows of a European metropolis.
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Year2003
Number of episodes104
Number of seasons8
Episode run time50,60
Status:Ended
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GenresDrama
Production countriesBelgium
