Van der Valk was a British detective drama series that aired from 1972 to 1992, with long gaps between its runs. It followed Commissaris Piet Van der Valk, a Dutch detective solving cases in Amsterdam. The show mixed crime-solving with the city’s unique atmosphere and culture, blending gritty stories with scenic visuals. Barry Foster, who played Van der Valk, was an English actor with no Dutch heritage. He used a light accent but didn’t fully mimic a Dutch speaker, which added to the character’s