Dutch Drama The Oldenheim Twelve Sells into New Markets

Endemol Shine International has notched up new deals for the Dutch drama series The Oldenheim Twelve in Japan (Wowwow), North America (Acorn TV) and Russia (Showjet and IVI.RU).

The 12-part series from Endemol Shine Netherlands launched earlier this year on RTL 4, where it was the channel’s most successful drama this year. The story follows as the disappearance of a teenage girl results in a huge number of disappearances with a very bizarre turn.

RTL 4 has ordered a second run that will take place in a different village with new characters. It will once again be written by Lex Passchier and Martin van Steijn. Anne van der Linden also returns as a director.

Cathy Payne, CEO of Endemol Shine International, said, “The Oldenheim Twelve is a tense, enigmatic series and has been RTL 4’s most successful drama this year. There’s been a real buzz around non-English-language scripted programming and we’re thrilled to be bringing a show from the talented team at Endemol Shine Netherlands to new markets.”

Don Klees, VP of programming for Acorn brands at RLJ Entertainment, said, “With the immense popularity of shows like A Place to Call Home, The Good Karma Hospital and Delicious, Endemol Shine International continues to deliver first-rate productions and remains an important partner for Acorn TV. Given the growing interest from our subscribers in high-quality foreign-language series, we’re thrilled to showcase their newest offering, a highly entertaining, addictive series from the Netherlands with The Oldenheim Twelve.”

Azusa Nakamura from Wowwow says, “We are thrilled to introduce The Oldenheim Twelve to Japanese audiences in April 2019. This will be our first Dutch series to broadcast on our channel, and we are confident that our audiences would love the series.”