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The First Years

The First Years

20145.214 Seasons1172 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

The First Years is a Dutch series for young people in which real-life situations are recreated. The series sheds light on subjects that pupils in the first year of secondary school may be confronted with.

NetworksNPO 3

Top Cast

Shad Abdullah

Shad Abdullah

Amir

Stella Muller

Stella Muller

Jade

Joey Hooiveld

Joey Hooiveld

Ramses

Jaidah Dawson

Jaidah Dawson

Violet

K

Kieran Adjei

Mika

S

Sara Feline Looij

Carmen

I

Indy van der Spoel

Lucas

Themes & Keywords

high schoolmockumentaryyoung adult

About The First Years

The First Years is a soap, drama series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of high school, mockumentary, young adult. it stars Shad Abdullah, Stella Muller, Joey Hooiveld. The First Years is a Dutch series for young people in which real-life situations are recreated. The series sheds light on subjects that pupils in the first year of secondary school may be confronted with.

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