Thieves of the Wood – Picture: Netflix / VTM
One of the hidden TV gems in Netflix’s rising assortment of worldwide dramas is the Dutch language mini-series Thieves of the Wood. After streaming on Netflix solely for nearly 3 years, the present is now set to depart in early January 2023.
Also generally known as The Flemish Bandits, the collection is ready within the tumultuous interval of the Austrian rule of the Southern Netherlands; the present tells the story of Jan de Lichte and his band of thieves navigating the damaging world of political intrigue and corruption. They tackle the rich and highly effective by means of their daring robberies and crafty schemes, hanging a blow for justice and equality.
The collection initially aired on VTM, which is a Dutch and Flemish language TV station working in Belgium, earlier than heading to Netflix.
The 10-part collection was added to Netflix globally on January 2nd, 2020 and is now set to depart from Netflix on January 2nd, 2023, that means that Netflix licensed the collection for 3 years.
The final full day to observe Thieves of the Wood on Netflix is January 1st, 2023. The elimination date applies to all areas of Netflix.
The collection holds an 84% viewers rating on RottenTomatoes, though Joel Keller at Decider gave it a “SKIP IT” ranking.
Why is Thieves of the Wood leaving Netflix?
Contrary to widespread perception, simply because Netflix labels one thing as a Netflix Original doesn’t imply that Netflix owns a title in perpetuity.
In that regard, like another licensed content material on Netflix, Netflix Originals are topic to licensing agreements that specify the size of time the content material may be accessible on the platform.
This is a rising development the place dozens of Netflix Originals depart the service over the previous few years. There are situations (akin to Lilyhammer and If Anything Happens I Love You) the place new preparations are made however with smaller titles like this one, it’s unlikely.
For a full listing of what’s leaving Netflix (within the US) in January 2023, try our film and TV elimination information right here.