High Flyers

Season 1

High Flyers tells the story of Rutger, Guus, and Laila. We follow them during their years of heavy training to become a fighter pilot in the Royal Dutch Air Force, and we're with them when they finally go on a dangerous mission in the Middle East. We stand close to these friends in their eventful journey to adulthood, we share their camaraderie, their grief, their joy, love, and fear, in times of peace and times of war.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Suicide Watch
E1
Suicide WatchThree young cadets enter the Dutch Royal Military Academy and do everything they can to succeed. But will Rutger be able to cover up his dark secret?
Icarus
E2
IcarusRutger, Guus, and Leyla graduate from the Academy and continue training at Woensdrecht. Russia challenges the readiness of the Dutch Royal Air Force.
Speak Up
E3
Speak UpAt home, Rutger is regarded as a hero for chasing the Russians away from Dutch airspace. In Arizona, the cadets are trained by the legend Lucky.
The Legend of Jeremiah Weed
E4
The Legend of Jeremiah WeedRutger, Guus, and Leyla head out into the Arizona desert on a rescue mission for Dennis. Meanwhile, journalist Julia contacts Rutger’s sister...
Panda Diplomacy
E5
Panda DiplomacyJournalist Julia manages to bring Rutger’s dark past into the spotlight, but then Roderick seems to know exactly how he can help Rutger...
Piano Burning
E6
Piano BurningRutger’s past is now in the media, but it turns out to be in his advantage. His dream of flying F16 comes true, while Leyla’s dream crumbles...
Rien ne va plus
E7
Rien ne va plusRutger and Guus go on a mission in Syria. Guus saves Rutger with an amazing manoeuvre, but his own plane gets hit and he goes down. Will he survive?
Heart Attack
E8
Heart AttackNo stone is left unturned to find Guus. Everything comes together in a breath-taking apotheosis, and Rutger must take a decision of life or death.