Van der Valk
Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.
Where to watch Van der Valk in United States
PBS
PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
Thirteen
WETA+
KQEDClick a service to open Van der Valk there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Van der Valk streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ | — |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium | — |
| Canada | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | Acorn TV | — |
About Van der Valk
Van der Valk is a 1972 English-language drama series created by Nicolas Freeling. The cast is led by Barry Foster, Meg Davis, Ronald Hines. It spans 5 seasons and 32 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen.
It was first aired on September 13, 1972, and carries a 15 certification.
- Created by
- Nicolas Freeling
- First aired
- September 13, 1972
- Last aired
- February 19, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 5 (32 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1
Van der Valk cast & crew
Van der Valk was created by Nicolas Freeling.
The cast features Barry Foster as Commissaris Simon "Piet" Van der Valk, Meg Davis as Arlette Van Der Valk, Ronald Hines as Hoofd Commissaris Samson, and Richard Huw as Wim Van der Valk.
Is Van der Valk worth watching?
With 5 seasons and 32 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, Van der Valk is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Van der Valk
In United States, you can stream Van der Valk on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, and KQED. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Van der Valk
Barry Foster
Commissaris Simon "Piet" Van der Valk
Meg Davis
Arlette Van Der Valk
Ronald Hines
Hoofd Commissaris Samson
Richard Huw
Wim Van der Valk
Van der Valk — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Van der Valk in United States?
Van der Valk is streaming on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ in United States.
▸Is Van der Valk on PBS?
Yes — Van der Valk is currently available on PBS in United States.
▸What language is Van der Valk in?
Van der Valk is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Van der Valk are there?
Van der Valk has 5 seasons with 32 episodes in total.
▸What is Van der Valk rated?
Van der Valk is rated 15. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 10 ratings.
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