Thieves of the Wood
De Bende van Jan de Lichte
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About
Charismatic highwayman Jan de Lichte leads the oppressed and downtrodden in a revolt against the corrupt aristocracy of 18th-century Belgium.
Cast
Matteo Simoni
as Jan de Lichte
Stef Aerts
as Francis Tincke
Jeroen Perceval
as De Schele
Dirk Roofthooft
as Jean-Joseph Coffijn
Tom van Dyck
as Jean-Philippe Baru
Anne-Laure Vandeputte
as Anne-Marie Mestdagh
Charlotte Timmers
as Héloise Embo
Anemone Valcke
as De Schoen
Rik Willems
as Meyvis
Manou Kersting
as Sproetje
Iwein Segers
as Vangenende
Tibo Vandenborre
as De Spanjol
Bruno Vanden Broecke
as Benoit Van Gelderhode
Peter De Graef
as Michel Embo
Dick Carlier
as Banneling (2017)
Ruth Beeckmans
as Judoca
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Jan de Lichte is literally dragged towards home as an accused murderer/deserter. When he arrives in his hometown, he finds change everywhere. The poorest citizens tend to end up branded, beat and banished from town, but they have joined together in the forest and that’s where Jan discovers family and friends.
Episode 2
Héloïse meets a suitor. Coffijn resists Baru's push for reform of the City Watch. Jan tells the Embo family that Emiel is dead, but hides his guilt.
Episode 3
Tincke rescues a wounded Jan from bounty hunters but discovers the price on his friend's head. Coffijn involves partners in his road-building plan.
Episode 4
The thieves discover the valuable cargo they've stolen in the stagecoach raid, but the incident provokes a violent backlash not even Baru can prevent.
Episode 5
Baru gets valuable intelligence from his spy, Anne-Marie. Héloïse runs away with Jan, leaving her father distraught. Iron Simon makes Tincke an offer.
Episode 6
After learning the truth about her brother, Héloïse returns home. Iron Simon puts a price on Tincke's head. Jan engineers a bold reversal of fortune.
Episode 7
Baru is elevated to alderman and welcomes Anne-Marie and her sister into his new home. Tincke schemes to free Jan. Héloïse prepares to wed Nicolaï.
Episode 8
One year later, an ailing Tincke has taken over a nightclub. Coffijn launches an ambitious new project. The town prepares for a holy procession.
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Stream Thieves of the Wood online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama, action & adventure, and mystery series originally produced in NL and released in 2020, it's earned a solid 6.3/10 from 193 viewers worldwide.
About Thieves of the Wood
Charismatic highwayman Jan de Lichte leads the oppressed and downtrodden in a revolt against the corrupt aristocracy of 18th-century Belgium. Across 1 season and 10 episodes, originally airing on Netflix.
Thieves of the Wood Cast and Characters
The cast features Matteo Simoni (as Jan de Lichte), Stef Aerts (as Francis Tincke), Jeroen Perceval (as De Schele), Dirk Roofthooft (as Jean-Joseph Coffijn), and Tom van Dyck (as Jean-Philippe Baru). Their performances are a major reason Thieves of the Wood has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Thieves of the Wood NowWhy People Are Watching Thieves of the Wood
Thieves of the Wood flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts, action sequences that don't feel cheap, and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy NL storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thieves of the Wood
Where can I watch Thieves of the Wood online for free?
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How many episodes does Thieves of the Wood have?
Thieves of the Wood has 10 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Thieves of the Wood good? What's the rating?
Thieves of the Wood holds a 6.3/10 rating based on 193 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Thieves of the Wood?
The main cast includes Matteo Simoni, Stef Aerts, Jeroen Perceval, and Dirk Roofthooft, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Thieves of the Wood available in NL?
Yes — Thieves of the Wood was originally produced in NL and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Thieves of the Wood released?
Thieves of the Wood first aired in 2020.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thieves of the Wood for free?
You can watch Thieves of the Wood online for free on Bowood.TV. All 10 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Thieves of the Wood have?
Thieves of the Wood currently has 1 season and a total of 10 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Thieves of the Wood about?
Charismatic highwayman Jan de Lichte leads the oppressed and downtrodden in a revolt against the corrupt aristocracy of 18th-century Belgium. It belongs to the Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery genres.
In which language is Thieves of the Wood originally available?
Thieves of the Wood was originally produced in NL. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original NL audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Thieves of the Wood first released?
Thieves of the Wood first premiered on January 2, 2020 (2020). The series has since concluded its run.
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