Netflix series ‘As Amigas do Clube’ explores secrets in Dutch high society

The Netflix miniseries ‘As Amigas do Clube’ (De Eetclub), based on the bestseller by Saskia Noort, explores the dark underbelly of high society in the affluent village of Bergen, Netherlands. The seven-episode drama follows Karen, a magazine editor who moves to the area with her husband Michel and their daughter seeking a fresh start.

Karen is introduced to an exclusive ‘Dinner Club’ consisting of wealthy couples. The group's facade of prosperity is shattered following a mysterious house fire that kills Evert and leaves his wife, Babette, and their children hospitalized. As police investigations unfold, Karen discovers a web of secrets within the social circle, including infidelity, money laundering, and deception.

Subsequent episodes delve into the strained relationships within the group, such as the emotional distance between Hanneke and her husband Ivo, and the artificial perfection maintained by couples like Evert and Babette. The narrative utilizes multiple timelines, including events leading up to the fire and police interrogations of Karen.