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With just a few weeks left, the biggest series from the Low Countries (Netherlands and Belgium) is returning to Netflix. On April 3, high tide (knock off) in your native language) is back with its third season. Sadly, this will also be the final chapter. Released internationally under the title high tidesThe drama about rich youth, dirty relationships and hidden secrets on the Belgian coast is moving towards its conclusion.
Netflix news confirmed Shortly after the second season was released last January. The streaming service announced that the story would continue with a third season, but also made it clear that this would be the end of the road for the series. This time the story will not be just in Sunny Nokke. Part of the new season moves to a winter setting, where according to Netflix Netherlands, “tension, romance and mystery are once again at their peak.” The final season will also feature two new Dutch actors: dan schurmans And nola elvis kemper.
What is high tides About Season 3?
When Season 3 begins, Louise (Pomeleon Thijs) has spent several months in a psychiatric institution. She decides to return to Knokke, in the hopes of rebuilding her life and regaining some control after everything previously fell apart. But once she arrives, it immediately becomes clear that things have changed. The life she left behind isn’t really there anymore.
Alex (Willem de Shriver) and Dan (Eliha Altena) feel colder and more distant than ever, and it’s clear they’re hiding something. At the same time, the Wandel family’s once-untouchable real estate empire is beginning to falter.
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who is in the cast of high tides Season 3?
As fans of the show already know, high tides Has always brought together a mix of Flemish and Dutch actors. Season 3 continues that tradition with a large group returning to the screen. As previously mentioned, established Dutch actor Dan Schurmans and newcomer Nola Alvis Kemper are joining the cast.
Along with them, audiences will once again see Pomelien Thijs, Willem de Shriver and Elijah Altena in their familiar roles, supported by names such as:
- Ruth Bequart
- Geert Van Rampelberg
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- Ayana Doucouré
- Peter Gennard
- Anna Drijver
- emma moortgut
- Vivian De Muynck
- look vince
- dan schurmans
- nola elvis kemper
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who is behind high tides?
The series is written by Luke Vince (in all, Creamy Joker), who also appear in the show as themselves. The third season is directed by Anthony Shechtman, known for the film young heart. The original idea for the series came from creator Anthony Van Biervliet.
high tides Produced by Dinghy for VRT and Netflix in collaboration with Dutch Filmworks. The production also received support from the city of Knokke-Heist and the Belgian Tax Shelter Scheme.
Collaboration between the various partners helped transform the show into something that feels bigger than a typical regional production. In terms of scale and visual style, high tides Often viewers feel closer to the glossy Netflix dramas known from the international catalogue.
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Pomelien Thijs in the final season
Pomelien Thijs, who plays Louise, is fast becoming one of the biggest young stars in both Belgium and the Netherlands. During an interview with a Dutch television program RTL BoulevardHe shared a sneak peek of what it’s like to be back on set. “It’s always good to see everyone again. It’s been two years since the first time,” Thijs said.
She was cautious when talking about the story, but hinted that the final season would once again be full of tension. “I was really pleasantly surprised when I read the script. It’s going to be really intense again.”
Thijs’s growing success may also have played a role in the show ending with this third season. Apart from acting, she has also had a very successful career as a singer. She performs at major festivals and has given several number one hit songs. In fact, she has topped the Flemish Ultratop 50 several times. her smash summer hit atlas (2025) Even becoming the record holder by staying at number one for 22 weeks.
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Plagiarism case
Before the third season, the series also became involved in a legal dispute. Flemish writer Piet Son accused the creators of plagiarism. According to him, the show borrowed elements from his 2011 novel I still know. Batey took the matter to court and demanded that the series be taken offline. He argued that both the story and many of the characters were copied from his book.
The court ultimately rejected those claims. After comparing the novel and the series in detail, the judge concluded that there was no unlawful adaptation. In the judgment, alleged similarities were described as “Far-fetched, artificial and not original.” The judge also noted a significant difference in focus. Whereas, Batey’s novel revolves around a classic murder mystery high tides Focuses primarily on the lives of wealthy youth on the Belgian coast and the social pressures that come with that world.
Even the setting played a role in the decision. The use of Knokke as a location was described by the judge as “common property”, meaning that it cannot be protected by copyright.
when does it high tides Will Season 3 be on Netflix?
season 3 of high tides Will be released worldwide on Netflix on April 3. There is one small exception. In Belgium, the series will air for the first time on VRT from that date, with episodes appearing on Netflix later.
Either way, the end of the series is now very close. After three seasons, one of the most successful shows to come from the Low Countries is ending its story. However, whether all the characters will complete that final chapter without any trouble remains an open question.
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