TV series
Rest and Joy
2026–, Dutch, on MAX & NPO 1.
In 'Rest and Joy', we follow Emma, a city woman, who after the unexpected loss of her husband Thomas discovers that he, after a years-long waiting list, has been granted a garden at the Rust & Joy community garden complex. Although she hates gardening, she decides to accept the garden anyway to fulfill Thomas's dream and not have to let him go for a while yet.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Episode 8
Aired 26 April 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Annet MalherbeEmma · 8 ep
- Jaap SpijkersThomas Verbrugge · 8 ep
- Nezanin TaheriGol · 8 ep
- Frans van DeursenHarm van Velsen · 8 ep
- Marike van WeeldenFietje van Velsen · 8 ep
- Yari van der LindenGer van Velsen · 8 ep
- Johanna HagenCherrie van Velsen · 8 ep
- Arjan EderveenBert Zijlstra · 8 ep
- Marisa van EyleInge Zijlstra · 8 ep
- Rein HofmanHerman · 8 ep
- Peter BolhuisCharles · 8 ep
- George TobalSef · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 March 2026
- Network
- MAX, NPO 1, NPO Start
- Original title
- Rust en Vreugd
- Language
- Dutch
- Country
- Netherlands
- Type
- Scripted
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Rest and Joy: quick answers
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How many seasons of Rest and Joy are there?
Rest and Joy has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Rest and Joy finished?
Rest and Joy is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Rest and Joy on?
Rest and Joy isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
Rest and Joy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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