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Seasons of Backlight
Backlight currently has 25 seasons and 617 episodes. Most episodes run for around 50 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Returning Series". The most recently aired episode came out in 2025.
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release-radar
When is the next season of Backlight coming out?
Backlight is listed as an ongoing series with a "Returning Series" production status, but the next episode or season has not yet been given a firm air date in the official schedule. The most recent episode aired on December 31, 2025, so any future release date is likely to fall after that. Earlier seasons have arrived roughly once a year, so fans typically look to the same part of the calendar for new episodes. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of AL (NL), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for Backlight
Watch the main official trailer for Backlight in one place. Most of these clips were released around December 2014, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
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overview
What is Backlight about?
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. It blends documentary elements. The series reflects a distinct Netherlands style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creators, Doke Romeijn and Marije Meerman.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Backlight
Backlight has been releasing episodes between September 2002 and December 2025 across 25 seasons. So far there are 617 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. On average, new seasons have arrived roughly once a year (12 months between premieres), which is a common pattern for scripted TV. Until a new date appears, December 2025 remains the latest confirmed release window for the show.