TV series · 1995 · RTL 4
Is Baantjer based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Baantjer is based on the book series De Cock by A. C. Baantjer and Peter Römer (1964).
The TV series premiered in 1995 on RTL 4.
The book series behind Baantjer
De Cock
Book series by A. C. Baantjer and Peter Römer · first published 1964 · detective fiction
Series of Dutch crime novels by A. C. Baantjer.
De Cock: books in order
- De Cock en de moord op Anna Bentveld (1967)
- De Cock and the shadow of death (2020)
- De Cock en de moord op stand (2022)
Common questions
Is Baantjer based on a book?
Yes. Baantjer is based on the book series De Cock by A. C. Baantjer and Peter Römer (1964).
Who wrote the book Baantjer is based on?
De Cock was written by A. C. Baantjer and Peter Römer and first published in 1964.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with De Cock en de moord op Anna Bentveld, book 1 of De Cock. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.