Knokke Off
New ReleaseThe Belgian version of "Skins," where the salty sea breeze mixes with first love and disappointment in friends.
VRT MAX launched the Belgian youth drama "Knokke Off" in spring 2023, named after the elite resort town on the Flemish coast. The premiere on May 12 opens the story of a group of teenagers spending their summer in a seaside town, where the search for love, friendship, and self-identity intertwines against the backdrop of yachts and beach parties.
The series works as the European version of "Skins" — there is no American gloss, but there are real issues: addiction to social media, first sex, class differences between wealthy tourists and locals. The tone is light drama with comedic inserts, filmed against the backdrop of real Belgian beaches. The format consists of 19 episodes, showing the evolution from summer flings to serious relationships.
If you watched "Elite" and appreciated the social stratification there, or "The Summer I Turned Pretty" for the beach summer atmosphere — "Knokke Off" offers a European perspective on teenage life. For comparison with other Belgian projects, watch "The Oath" or "In the Shadows."
One season of 19 episodes, the story is complete.
Dutch (Flemish) language with subtitles.
Yes, the content is aimed at an audience of 16+, discussing mature themes but without excessive explicitness.
A reference to the town of Knokke and "disconnecting" from everyday life during summer vacation.
Yes, most of the action takes place on the beaches and yacht clubs of Knokke.