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Draadstaal (2007)

Draadstaal poster
Genre
satirical television series
Country
Netherlands

How it feels

This Dutch series is a sketch comedy show that uses recurring characters and stereotypes to satirize everyday situations and societal norms. It features short comedic scenes and humor that builds on exaggerated personalities and absurd observations.

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What happens

Draadstaal ("Wire Steel" or "Rebar") is a Dutch satirical sketch comedy television program produced by CCCP and broadcast by VPRO, a Dutch broadcaster. It was created by CCCP and Jeroen van Koningsbrugge and Dennis van de Ven. The first seasons aired 14 September 2007 to 22 November 2010. After a couple of years it was restarted in 2015 and new episodes are still being made in 2025. The show featured a lot of recurring stereotypical comedy characters. The program is reminiscent of the work of Dutch comedy duo Van Kooten en De Bie. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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