Coppers (Belgian TV series)

Coppers is a Flemish-language Belgian police procedural television series that aired on VTM. The series follows the daily lives and professional investigations of a team of detectives working for the Antwerp Federal Police, specifically within the specialized investigative unit (Dutch: Gerechtelijke Politie).

The storylines focus not only on the crimes the detectives solve but also on their personal relationships, struggles, and ethical dilemmas encountered while working in a high-pressure environment. The series aims to portray a realistic and nuanced view of police work in a major Belgian city. Key themes explored include corruption, organized crime, drug trafficking, and the psychological impact of dealing with violent crimes.

The main characters are typically a diverse group of officers with varying backgrounds and experiences, each bringing unique perspectives and skills to the team. Recurring characters and evolving plotlines allow viewers to become invested in the detectives' personal lives, contributing to the overall narrative arc of the series. Coppers attempts to provide social commentary on issues prevalent within contemporary Belgian society through the lens of its police force. The show ran for multiple seasons.