Uncles

7.6
2022

Three middle-aged brothers and their families are turned upside down when an unexpected guest, a refugee from Cameroon, shows up on their doorstep.

Production

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2022

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1. Suupraais

Luc keeps silent about the surprise party he has planned for Carine's birthday. When Cameroonian refugee and pen pal Innocent unexpectedly shows up on Luc's doorstep, he must find a way to politely send him away.

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2. Bakbanaan

Now that Innocent lives with the uncles, Luc discovers that his dog Kürt is probably a racist. In addition, Innocent's presence hinders Willy in his work as an artificial grass salesman. Innocent doesn't feel welcome yet.

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3. Mammie

It is Sunday. Luc wants to practice on his flight simulator, but Carine wants to do something fun. Willy needs rest, but does not want to blame his old age for that. Meanwhile, Innocent doesn't understand why the uncles never visit their mother at the retirement home.

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4. Gunther

The uncles discover that Innocent keeps all of Luc's letters within reach of Carine, but some of the revelations in those letters wouldn't make her laugh. The uncles come up with a plan to avoid an escalation.

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5. Sorry

Luc is forced by the VDAB to work in Carine's supermarket. Innocent feels useless while waiting for his residence permit. It is the ideal opportunity for Willy to hire him as extra work force.

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6. Brussel

D-day. The whole family accompanies Innocent to Brussels where he has to plead his case with the Immigration Department. The uncles do everything they can to prevent him from invoking Luc's letters as evidence.

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7. Innocent moet blijven

After Innocent's expulsion order, the uncles organize a benefit: Innocent Must Stay. The Persyntjes are pulling out all the stops. Fabienne makes frantic efforts to win Anke back.

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8. Aubergine et Tartine

It seems to be the end of story for Innocent. The whole family goes to great lengths to make sure he can stay, but he doesn't want to play along with all the plans.

Cast

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Jelle De Beule

Luc Persyn

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Isabelle Van Hecke

Carine Capon

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Rik Verheye

Willy Persyn

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Wim Willaert

Pol Persyn

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Blaise Afonso

Innocent Dipanda

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Emilie De Roo

Delphine Verhaeghe

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Silke Thorrez

Anke Persyn

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Assa Sylla

Safa Ngono

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Wim Opbrouck

Christian Van Eeden

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