Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden
A RTL 4 Original
GTST is a Dutch soap that has kept Dutch households hooked for decades. Set in the fictional town of Meerdijk, it follows a cluster of families—the Alberts, Sanders, De Jong, Van Houten and Bouwhuis—as they deal with love, rivalry, friendship and the small crises that strain their lives. The cast... Read more
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About Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden
GTST is a Dutch soap that has kept Dutch households hooked for decades. Set in the fictional town of Meerdijk, it follows a cluster of families—the Alberts, Sanders, De Jong, Van Houten and Bouwhuis—as they deal with love, rivalry, friendship and the small crises that strain their lives. The cast includes Jolijn Henneman as Shanti Vening, a central figure whose relationships ripple through the community. The drama grows from ordinary moments that sometimes explode into bigger problems, from work tensions to intertwined loyalties and family secrets. New faces join while old bonds shift, keeping the town's web of drama always active and relatable.
GTST has become a cultural touchstone in the Netherlands, widely recognized as the longest running Dutch soap. It has introduced generations to serialized storytelling on daily television, helped launch actors into broader careers, and shaped how Dutch audiences talk about family drama and small town life in popular culture. Its presence on RTL 4 for so long has made it a familiar backdrop to everyday life, influencing routines and conversations across many Dutch households.
Critics note the show's ability to reflect changing social norms while staying accessible. It explores themes of loyalty, ambition, forgiveness, and the consequences of choices within a close knit community. The ensemble cast, built around the ongoing arcs of families like the Alberts and Sanders, gives the series a steady through line even as new plotlines arrive. The show balances heartfelt moments with sharp interpersonal conflict, inviting viewers to invest in evolving relationships without losing sight of humor and warmth that keep the town of Meerdijk feeling real.
Details
- Release Date
- October 01, 1990
- Episode Length
- 30m
- User Ratings
- 20 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 39
- Episodes
- 7350
- Network
- RTL 4, Videoland
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Soap
- Country
- Netherlands
- Studio
- Endemol
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Jolijn Henneman
Shanti Vening
Seasons (39 seasons, 7350 episodes)
Season 1
195 episodes - 1990
Season 2
185 episodes - 1991
Season 3
180 episodes - 1992
Season 4
190 episodes - 1993
Season 5
195 episodes - 1994
Season 6
200 episodes - 1995
Season 7
200 episodes - 1996
Season 8
195 episodes - 1997
Season 9
195 episodes - 1998
Season 10
200 episodes - 1999
Season 11
195 episodes - 2000
Season 12
220 episodes - 2001
Season 13
215 episodes - 2002
Season 14
215 episodes - 2003
Season 15
215 episodes - 2004
Season 16
215 episodes - 2005
Season 17
220 episodes - 2006
Season 18
215 episodes - 2007
Season 19
225 episodes - 2008
Season 20
215 episodes - 2009
Season 21
220 episodes - 2010
Season 22
220 episodes - 2011
Season 23
220 episodes - 2012
Season 24
220 episodes - 2013
Season 25
220 episodes - 2014
Season 26
220 episodes - 2015
Season 27
220 episodes - 2016
Season 28
220 episodes - 2017
Season 29
220 episodes - 2018
Season 30
190 episodes - 2019
Season 31
180 episodes - 2020
Season 32
180 episodes - 2021
Season 33
160 episodes - 2022
Season 34
160 episodes - 2023
Season 35
180 episodes - 2024
Season 36
74 episodes - 2025
Season 53
74 episodes
Season 54
106 episodes
Season 55
35 episodes
