Netflix brings us the Dutch version of the infamous comedy series that is all about toxic masculinity and a hoard of stereotypes that never change. This Roosters review brings you a look into this version of the show, and while the plot doesn’t change much, the performance of the actors is something we need to look into. The plot follows four friends who are going through a changing phase in their lives that makes them look back on their masculinity, but are they ready for the change?
Roosters Director
Anna van der Heide and Anna van Keimpema
Roosters Cast
Jeroen Spitzenberger, Waldemar Torenstra, André Dongelmans, Benja Bruijning
Roosters Release Date
28 February, 2025
AKA
Haantjes
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Roosters Review
The plot of the show follows four friends who are going through a period of change in their lives, but all this does to them is see a force challenging their so-called masculinity. While some take a stand and try to pursue change, others hold onto this idea and stay the way they are. But what will be the result of this idea when their relationships are on the line?
Seeing this plot return with new faces and in other languages doesn’t change my thoughts on how badly the plot stirs my emotions. It doesn’t just anger me for most of my viewing period but also has me wondering why there was a need to wrap up this plot in a brand new packing and bring it back to my door. Sure, there are some scenes that are changed here and there but there being no change in the basic plot really has me wondering if it’s because the seasons that follow the original are any better which is why this is being done.
Meanwhile, this version followed a different timeline of events in some parts but most of the original was kept as it was. The ideas were the same, the characters were the same, and the ending was also the same. There isn’t much of a change and this only makes me lose my interest right when the first episode begins.
On the contrary, the performance put together by the cast members surely was different and there were also some characters that were played differently. There was more craziness when it came to certain characters, and more openness with the others, while some were over the top with their outbursts. The only unique aspects that the show held were through these characters who made sure to give viewers a better time when having to go through the same plot all over again.
Altogether, while I didn’t enjoy watching this plot play out again, I enjoyed the performance put on by the actors and the characters that had something new waiting for me. This was a saving grace for the series, but I’m still not loving the plot any time soon.
Summing Up
Roosters bring a new version of the raunchy comedy filled with stereotypes that don’t fail to both amuse and anger the audience. While this Dutch version follows the same old plotline, the actors bring in a fresh face for viewers and nothing more. As we see new faces take over the old character, I don’t see the point in watching the show if you already know what you are going to witness, again.
Watch Roosters on Netflix.
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