

TV series
The Emperor of Taste
2008–2009, Dutch, on VRT 1. Created by Marc Didden.
When her 80-year-old husband George dies, Helena asks her granddaughter to delve into the mystery surrounding George's friend Alfred's early demise. Alfred died in a WWII prison camp where both friends were imprisoned. The search for the truth unleashes an eruption of repressed emotions in three generations of the De Keyser family, gin distillers in Hasselt.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Episode 10
Aired 8 February 2009
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Marc DiddenCreator
- Matthias SchoenaertsAlfred Lenaerts · 10 ep
- Marieke DillesHelena De Keyser (jong) · 10 ep
- Vic de WachterGeorge Reeckmans (oud) · 10 ep
- Mathijs ScheepersGeorge Reeckmans (jong) · 10 ep
- Marijke PinoyMartine Reeckmans (oud) · 10 ep
- Kevin JanssensMario · 10 ep
- Jeroen Van DyckRuben Lenaerts · 10 ep
- Katelijne DamenHelena De Keyser (oud) · 10 ep
- Nico SturmThieu Verdin (jong) · 10 ep
- Serge-Henri ValckeHenri De Keyser · 10 ep
- Tibo VandenborreJacques Marchoul (jong) · 10 ep
- Laura VerlindenAlessandra Cimino · 10 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 December 2008
- Last aired
- 8 February 2009
- Network
- VRT 1
- Original title
- De Smaak van de Keyser
- Language
- Dutch
- Country
- Belgium
- Type
- Scripted
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The Emperor of Taste: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Emperor of Taste are there?
The Emperor of Taste has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Emperor of Taste finished?
Yes. The Emperor of Taste ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Emperor of Taste on?
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The Emperor of Taste parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Emperor of Taste?
If you liked The Emperor of Taste, try El final del paraíso, The Assassin, War of the Worlds.
Who created The Emperor of Taste?
The Emperor of Taste was created by Marc Didden and stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Marieke Dilles, Vic de Wachter.
