The Big Fuck-Up – 2025

It’s the 80s: too wild to stay clean - 8 x 45'

Scripted

The rise and fall of a Belgian Gendarme Unit spearheaded by an American CIA agent. They’re supposed to catch drug dealers but turn into criminals themselves.

Jan Laureys is a gendarme who doesn’t want to be one.  He has a history of drug abuse, which is why the American recruits him in the first place. Jan takes advantage of the ethical derailment in his team to slack off. But for how long can you cut corners before it comes back to bite you?

Why we like it:

An ode to the 80s and their chaos, inspired by true events. Bold, irreverent, fun, and as cool and charming as its iconic lead character, played by rising star Willem de Schryver.

Produced by:

  • Genre:

    Period crime drama

  • Director:

    Wim Geudens (Studio Tarara, Kafka)

  • Broadcaster:

         

  • Shooting language:

    Flemish

  • Created & Written by:

    Bas Adriaensen & Philippe De Schepper

  • Cast:

    Willem De Schryver (High Tides, Déjà Vu), Tom Vermeir, Tibo Vandenborre, Rob Van Der Auwera, Lien Joosten

  • Produced by:

    Helen Perquy & Philippe De Schepper