💥Amsterdam Empire (2025) – Famke Janssen & Jacob Derwig Lead Netflix’s Explosive New Crime Drama: Cast, Plot, Release Date & Where to Watch

Netflix is set to pull viewers deep into the glamorous yet ruthless world of Amsterdam’s cannabis scene with Amsterdam Empire, premiering October 30, 2025. From the acclaimed creators of Ferry and Undercover, this electrifying new crime drama promises betrayal, power struggles, and a high-stakes battle for control over an empire built on smoke and secrets.

“The empire is yours… until someone you trust burns it down.”

🌆 The Story: Love, Betrayal, and The Jackal

At the heart of Amsterdam Empire lies Jack van Doorn (Jacob Derwig), the notorious founder of The Jackal, a coffeeshop empire that dominates Amsterdam’s green underworld. Jack has fought competitors, criminals, and harsh Dutch laws to stay on top—but when his affair with a well-known journalist comes to light, his empire faces its greatest threat.

That threat isn’t from the streets.It’s from his own home.

His wife Betty (Famke Janssen), a former pop diva turned executive producer in real life, transforms into a vengeful queen determined to strip him of everything. She knows his secrets. She knows his weaknesses. And she won’t stop until The Jackal is hers.

As the tagline suggests, “The most dangerous enemy is the one who knows where you sleep.”

🎭 The Cast: A Battle of Powerhouses

The series boasts a powerhouse ensemble that brings both grit and glamour:

• Famke Janssen as Betty van Doorn – the betrayed wife turned ruthless avenger.

• Jacob Derwig as Jack van Doorn – the ambitious kingpin of Amsterdam’s cannabis empire.

• Elise Schaap as Marjolein Hofman.

• Jade Olieberg as Katja van Doorn.

• Jesse Mensah, Romana Vrede, Raymond Thiry, Victor Löw, and Yannick van de Velde round out a formidable supporting cast.

This marks Janssen’s first role in a Dutch production, and with her also serving as executive producer, the series has an added layer of authenticity and passion.

🎬 Behind the Empire

Developed by Nico Moolenaar, Bart Uytdenhouwen, and Piet Matthys—the same creative force behind Ferry and Undercover—the series blends their signature gritty realism with high-stakes drama. Directed by Jonas Govaerts and Max Porcelijn, the show captures both the neon-lit glamour of Amsterdam and the lurking shadows of its criminal underworld.

Produced by Pupkin with co-production from A Team Productions, Amsterdam Empire is crafted as a cinematic saga that mirrors the rise and fall of empires in history—except this one is fueled by cannabis, cash, and betrayal.

🌍 Premiere & Streaming Details

• World Premiere: October 21, 2025, in Amsterdam with the cast in attendance.

• Global Release: October 30, 2025, only on Netflix.

• Language: Dutch (with subtitles available worldwide).

• Episodes: 7 in the first season.

💥 Why You Can’t Miss Amsterdam Empire

This isn’t just another crime series—it’s a Shakespearean tale wrapped in smoke and neon. Think Succession meets Narcos, set against the backdrop of Amsterdam’s coffeeshop culture.

The series promises:

• A battle of egos between Jack and Betty.

• The glamour vs. grime of the cannabis empire.

• Betrayal, loyalty, and revenge that feels all too personal.

Or as Betty might put it:“If you take my love, I’ll take your empire.”

🔥 Final Take

With its stellar cast, gritty storytelling, and the creative pedigree of Ferry and Undercover, Amsterdam Empire is primed to become Netflix’s next global crime hit. At its heart lies a universal question: when love turns toxic, what’s left to fight for—power, pride, or survival?

Mark your calendars for October 30, 2025. The empire rises. The empire burns. And Amsterdam will never be the same.