Part 2 of 'Van der Valk's "Redemption in Amsterdam" Promises It's Never Too Late

Part 2 of Van der Valk’s second episode picks up directly after the death of Jan Kappel, Van der Valk’s former mentor and Julia’s former lover. Both are clearly shaken; even Hendrik lacks his usual ebullience as he studies the body. Julia tells Van der Valk she was married to Jan for a short time, years ago, and her attitude to the investigation makes a dramatic change. The next morning, she tells him she’s glad he’s pushing boundaries and encourages him to continue with her support. As we suspected, the historic sword in Max Langenburg’s collection was the weapon used to murder Ric, and Lucienne and Eddie summon him to the station for further questioning.

Joanna: “She just seemed to know what it’s like to have lost your soul. Not hers, the museum’s. It’s what they do, steal the soul of ancient cultures. She just gets that.”

He claims there’s a security camera on his collection at all times, which he’ll release, but admits he was angry with Ric’s efforts to borrow the sword for the exhibit. Ric threatened to go public with the dodgy provenance of other items to blackmail him into loaning it. Meanwhile, Citra and Van der Valk visit Jasmijn, arriving early in the morning. Citra is nervous about interviewing a murderer at home and asks Van der Valk for reassurance. Typically, he replies she’s probably met dozens of murderers without knowing it; he could be one. (She doesn’t look particularly comforted.) Jasmijn’s husband Vincent objects to the early hour until Van der Valk hints he’ll break down the door.