25 minSeason 2 • Episode 8
LatestHaving collapsed, over-stressed by dire firm finances requiring a dismissal, Dirk is hospitalized and seeks to prolong his stay to postpone the inevitable. The physician firmly calls security to evict the malingerer, Smos and Luc clash with the 'aggressive' agent. Insecure Ingrid meanwhile fusses about whether to have plastic surgery, only to find out she's expecting Luc's baby, which forces both truth time and a surprising temporary way out.
"Safety First" is a hilarious work place mockumentary set at the heart of a security company. Discipline, dedication and friendship, that's what work is about. Oh, and falling over, making a mess, accidentally making a total fool of yourself and then picking yourself up to get back in the game.
Acting
Ben Segers' commitment to physical comedy is genuinely athletic.
Writing
Cracks the code on Belgian-specific workplace absurdity.
Practical Effects
Real stunts, real falls, real secondhand pain.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Belgium's answer to The Office, but rooted in Flemish working-class culture rather than British class satire. The security setting specifically mocks Belgium's massive private security industry boom.
Creator Tim van Aelst came from actual reality TV production, explaining the unnervingly authentic mockumentary camera work. Most 'guards' were played by unknown stage actors discovered through open casting in Antwerp.
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