Willem van Oranje (1984)

Biography · Drama · History

Willem van Oranje tells the remarkable life story of our Father of the Fatherland. Although loyal to the Spanish crown, Willem van Oranje-Nassau has moral objections when he hears Philip II's plans. Bloody inquisitions are being planned against the Protestants in Europe, which will not spare the Dutch people either. Although Catholic, William was absolutely opposed to any form of infringement on religious freedom. Friendship and love, but also intrigue and betrayal, were all part of the fascinating life of the founder of the current Dutch Royal House.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (196 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: NL
Type: Mini-series

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Seasons

Season 1 (1984)

7.76 avg 10 episodes 8.1 → 7.2 48 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	1544 - 1550	8.1	12
2	1550 - 1559	7.6	11
3	1559 - 1560	8.0	11
4	1560 - 1564	7.9	10
5	1565 - 1567	8.3	9
6	1567 - 1568	8.0	10
7	1568 - 1573	7.8	9
8	1574 - 1576	7.5	9
9	1576 - 1580	7.2	9
10	1580-1584	7.2	8