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Belgium, early 1980s. Jan Laureys wants to see the world and enjoy life, but reluctantly becomes a national police officer. His father, himself an officer in the gendarmerie, wants it that way. When Jan hears about the CDI, a new unit that will tackle drug criminals using American methods, he immediately puts himself forward as a candidate. They don't wear uniforms at the CDI, so he can continue to parade around the courtyard of the barracks in his fashionable outfits.

Inspired by real events, the powerful series narrates the story of the notorious criminal of the same name in the 1980s, and the Saudi police's efforts to bring him to justice.

It is the time of major social changes, squatter riots and demonstrations. The idealistic young detective Jurre de Cock is just starting at station Warmoesstraat. His partner, the purebred Amsterdammer Tonnie Montijn, shows him around the city. But then the duo comes across a criminal conspiracy, which appears to be part of a bigger plan. De Cock is also assigned a new partner: Andy Ruiter, transferred from the Bijlmer.

The story of a man who became a criminal legend thanks to his method. The series based on the cases of criminologist Jirí Markovic focuses primarily on his exceptional relationship with serial killer Ladislav Hojer.