Backlight

Tegenlicht

★ 7.4 /10 7 votes

September 8, 2002 25 Seasons 617 Episodes 50 min Returning Series

Documentary

Overview

Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2002 • 41 Episodes

Season 2

2003 • 38 Episodes

Season 3

2004 • 32 Episodes

Season 4

2005 • 30 Episodes

Season 5

2006 • 38 Episodes

Season 6

2007 • 29 Episodes

Season 7

2008 • 28 Episodes

Season 8

2009 • 27 Episodes

Season 9

2010 • 24 Episodes

Season 10

2011 • 27 Episodes

Season 11

2012 • 23 Episodes

Season 12

2013 • 25 Episodes

Season 13

2014 • 27 Episodes

Season 14

2015 • 28 Episodes

Season 15

2016 • 27 Episodes

Season 15

2017 • 29 Episodes

Season 16

2018 • 25 Episodes

Season 18

2019 • 24 Episodes

Season 19

2020 • 20 Episodes

Season 20

2021 • 22 Episodes

Season 21

2022 • 14 Episodes

Season 22

2023 • 10 Episodes

Season 23

2024 • 7 Episodes

Season 24

2025 • 5 Episodes

Season 25

2025 • 17 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Doke Romeijn, Marije Meerman
                                

                                    Network
                                    VPRO
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    NL
                                

                                    Country
                                    Netherlands
                                

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Cast & Crew

Naomi Klein

Self

Wim Duisenberg

Self

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Backlight about?

How many seasons does Backlight have?

Backlight has 25 seasons with 617 episodes.

When did Backlight premiere?

Backlight premiered on September 8, 2002.

Is Backlight still running?

Yes, Backlight is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch Backlight?

Backlight originally aired on VPRO. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Backlight?

Backlight was created by Doke Romeijn.

What is the rating of Backlight?

Backlight has a rating of 7.4/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Backlight?

Backlight is classified as Documentary.