De Twaalf Season 3: De Twaalf is a Belgian crime drama series that follows the lives of twelve citizens who are called for jury duty in a murder case. The defendant, Frie Palmers, is accused of killing her best friend Brechtje on New Year’s Eve 2000 and her daughter in 2016. The series explores the secrets, lies, and motives of the characters as they try to unravel the truth behind the crimes.
The first season of De Twaalf aired on Eén in 2019 and received critical acclaim for its gripping plot, complex characters, and realistic portrayal of the Belgian justice system. The second season premiered on Eén in September 2022 and continued to deliver suspenseful twists and turns as the jury members faced new challenges and dangers.
The fans of De Twaalf are eagerly waiting for the third season, which is expected to air sometime in 2024. Here is everything we know so far about De Twaalf Season 3:
De Twaalf Season 3 Release Date
The exact release date of De Twaalf Season 3 has not been announced yet by Eén or the creators of the series. However, based on the previous seasons, we can estimate that it will likely air in late 2024 or early 2025. The production of the third season may take some time due to various factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, budget constraints, casting issues, etc.
Cast
The cast of De Twaalf Season 3 will consist of most of the main actors from the previous seasons.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Maaike Neuville | Delphine Spijkers, one of the jurors |
| Charlotte De Bruyne | Holly Ceusters, one of the jurors |
| Tom Vermeir | Joeri Cornille, one of the jurors |
| Peter Gorissen | Arnold Briers, one of the jurors |
| Zouzou Ben Chikha | Carl Destoop, one of the jurors, who is autistic. |
| Piet De Praitere | Noël Marinus, one of the jurors |
| Maaike Cafmeyer | Frie Palmers, the defendant. |
| Louise DeBisscop | Younger Frie. |
| Anne-Mieke Ruyten | Vera De Block, one of the jurors |
| Josse De Pauw | Ari Spaak, Frie’s lawyer |
| Johan Heldenbergh | Stefaan De Munck, Frie’s ex-husband. |
| Aimé Claeys | Younger Stefaan. |
| Greet Verstraete | Margot Tindemans, Stefaan’s wife |
Plot
The plot of De Twaalf Season 3 will follow Frie’s trial as she faces multiple charges related to her alleged murders. She will have to prove her innocence while also dealing with her issues such as her strained relationship with her ex-husband Stefaan and his wife Vera, her estranged daughter Brechtje’s daughter Cleo Mahieu who lives with another family after being kidnapped by Brechtje’s father when she was a baby, and her own mental health problems.
Meanwhile, some new mysteries and secrets will emerge as new evidence and witnesses come forward to challenge Frie’s claims. Some jury members may also face dilemmas and conflicts as they try to decide whether Frie is guilty or not based on their personal experiences and biases.
De Twaalf Season 3 will also explore more aspects of Frie’s past such as how she met Brechtje at school when they were both young girls who shared a love for music and art; how she became involved with Stefaan who was married to Vera at that time; how she discovered that Brechtje was pregnant with Stefaan’s child; how she killed Brechtje out of jealousy or revenge; how she killed her daughter who was born with Down syndrome; how she hid her crimes from everyone; how she manipulated Joeri into helping her cover up her tracks; how she escaped from prison after serving only six years for killing Brechtje; etc.
Season 3 will also feature some flashbacks that will reveal more details about Frie’s life before meeting Brechtje at school such as how she grew up in a poor family with an abusive father who died when she was young; how she developed an interest in photography and journalism; how she became friends with Carl who had autism; how she met Noël who was married to Mia at that time; etc.
De Twaalf Season 3 will also introduce some new characters such as Roos Van der Meer who is a journalist working for a tabloid magazine that covers celebrity scandals; Roos is assigned to write an exclusive story about Frie’s trial but soon becomes obsessed with finding out more about her background and motives; Roos may also have a connection to one of Frie’s victims or suspects that could affect the outcome of the trial.
De Twaalf Season 3 Full Details
| Title | The Twelve |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Country of origin | Belgium |
| Original language | Dutch |
| Number of seasons | 2 |
| Number of episodes | 18 |
| Release date | November 3, 2019 – present |
| Network | Eén |
| Original release network | Vlaamse Radio en Televisie (VRT) |
Trailer
De Twaalf Season 3 does not have an official trailer yet, but you can watch some clips from season 2 on IMDb or YouTube to get a glimpse of what to expect from season 3.
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Reviews
De Twaalf Season 2 received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised its gripping plot, complex characters, realistic portrayal of trauma and justice, and excellent performances by its cast. The series has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on over 6K user ratings. It also won 8 awards out of 16 nominations, including Best Drama Series at the Zilveren Kruis (Silver Cross) Awards in Belgium.
If you enjoyed watching De Twaalf Season 2 and want to know more about what happens next in this thrilling Dutch series, don’t miss Season 3 when it premieres later this year!
