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Van der Valk (Original)

A Sudden Silence

Season 3 Episode 3

A Dutch government minister is found murdered. But strangely enough, all of the ID on the body is in a different name, which suggests that the minister was about to flee with a false identity. Van der Valk must search for the secrets to this double life, and why someone killed him for it.

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A clash between politicians leads to murder, and Van der Valk is set to investigate.
The Ties that Bind
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Van der Valk must resolve the bold murder of a former judge.
Proof of Life
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Van der Valk must outwit the kidnappers of a prominent businessman and his son.
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The murder of a comedian from the Red City Nightclub puts Van der Valk one step behind.
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Someone is leaking information from Amsterdam police headquarters.
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Two seemingly unconnected deaths are followed by a third victim.
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