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Backlight

Backlight

2002Returning Series25 Seasons601 Episodes7.4TMDB
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Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

Created by: Doke Romeijn, Marije Meerman

Season 16 Episodes

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Episode 1: Slapend Rijk

Sep 3, 2017 · 50m

What influence does the quickly growing ‘sharing economy’-based company AirBnB have on the social structure of a city? AirBnB's motto: Share your house, make new friends and get rich while sleeping. Those who can afford it buy an appartement, hire a cleaner, and permanently rents it out to tourists. No banks or shares offer a beter return. But what does a city end up being if many of it's inhabitants only stay for just a couple of days? This episode paints a portret of the city of Amsterdam in the age of AirBnB, including happy tourists, abusers, perfect hosts, victims and informers.

Episode 2: What makes you click

Sep 10, 2017 · 50m

Warehouses going bankrupt and the immense success of online retailing websites prove it: they way we consume is shifting from offline to online rapidly. But which nifty tool or other clever tactic make us fill up our digital shopping cart to the brim? Or makes us stay on the website as long a possible? Or even vote for a certain candidate

Episode 3: We are the people

Sep 17, 2017 · 50m

Indignant Germans are angry with Angela Merkels' policy on refugees. Who are these people? And what is this sudden uproar from a previously silent majority?

Season 16 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Backlight Season 16 premiere?

Backlight Season 16 premiered on September 3, 2017.

How many episodes are in Backlight Season 16?

Backlight Season 16 has 29 episodes.

What is the first episode of Backlight Season 16?

The season opens with Season 16 Episode 1, "Slapend Rijk". It aired on September 3, 2017.

Go to Season 16 Episode 1

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