Professor T Season 1 Episode 1 Three Oak Campus
- TV-MA
- August 3, 2017
- 46 min
Professor T is a Belgian crime drama television series that follows the story of a brilliant criminologist, Professor Jasper Teerlinck (played by Koen De Bouw), who is also a professor at the University of Antwerp. The series revolves around the eccentric, obsessive and deeply flawed character of Professor T, who is called upon by the police when they need help in solving complex criminal cases.
Season 1 episode 1 of Professor T is titled "Three Oak Campus" and it introduces us to the titular character of Professor T. The episode opens with a scene of a young woman getting assaulted and robbed in a park. We are then introduced to the main protagonist, Professor T, who is a brilliant criminologist but struggles with his own mental health issues. Professor T is seen in his office, where he is preoccupied with his rituals, which include wiping down his desk and examining each object on it in a particular order. His assistant, Annemie (played by Ella Leyers), is present and is trying to convince him to take on another case.
The police, including Chief Inspector Daan de Winter (played by Bart Hollanders) and his partner, Detective Annelies Donckers (played by Tanja Oostvogels), arrive at the University of Antwerp to request Professor T's help in solving a high-profile case of an explosion at Three Oak Campus, a prominent university in Antwerp. The explosion caused the death of a professor and four students. The police suspect that it was a case of academic rivalry gone too far, and they believe that Professor T's expertise can help them identify the culprit.
Professor T is hesitant to take on the case, but Annemie encourages him to help the police. Professor T agrees to help but sets his conditions, which include a large sum of money and complete autonomy in the investigation. The police and the university agree to his terms, and Professor T begins his investigation.
As Professor T delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and revenge which led to the explosion. The investigation is complicated by the fact that Professor T has his own issues to deal with, including his mental health problems and his need for rituals.
The episode ends with Professor T successfully meeting his conditions and delivering the perpetrator to the police. He is celebrated by the university for his role in solving the case, but he remains aloof and distant from those around him. The episode sets the tone for what is to come, with its dark, brooding atmosphere and complex characters.
Overall, Professor T season 1 episode 1, "Three Oak Campus", is a great start to the series. It sets up the main character, and the audience gets a glimpse into his fractured psyche. The plot is intriguing, and the tension is palpable as the investigation unfolds. The episode showcases the brilliance of Professor T as a criminologist while also highlighting his flaws and weaknesses. It is a promising and exciting beginning to a series that is sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.