Tim Murck

Butcher Wagtmans's son Bram joins prestigious Dutch frat Mercurius and becomes best mates with slick silver-spoon womanizing senior Olivier de Ruyter, who helps him survive the hazing and introduces him to join his frat house--the most-esteemed. Bram's arrogant fellow/rival Hendrik Bolhuis and his sickly kid brother, Bram's pledge-classmate Freek, try their best to keep out commoner Bram. (imdb)

Dutch software consultancy firm's rising man Michael Bellicher's life turns into a living nightmare when he's framed for a murder and later other crimes by the well-connected goons of the mysterious Mr. Miller, who also try to kill him. He must risk appealing to now uncertain loyalties to find out who and why, avoid the police and counter what turns out to be an EU-wide virtual conspiracy. (imdb)