Is Langs de nieuwe zijderoute coming back?

Langs de nieuwe zijderoute ended on April 9, 2023, on NPO 2.

This six-part documentary series, which premiered on March 5, 2023, was a travel and cultural exploration of the New Silk Road through Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. The series focused on the historic trade route that once connected the East and West, contrasting its past significance with modern perceptions of Central Asia, often associated with oil, gas, and political instability.

The series was hosted by documentarians Ruben Terlou and Jelle Brandt Corstius, who traveled through these countries to shed light on their history, culture, and contemporary realities. Over the course of the episodes, they explored the region’s diverse landscapes and societies, providing insights into a part of the world that is frequently misunderstood or overlooked in Western narratives.