Going Dutch

**”Going Dutch” is that wild ride you didn’t know you needed in your life. Directed by the talented trio of Todd Biermann, Trent O’Donnell, and Jason Winer, this 2025 Hulu series brings you a comedic twist on military life, sprinkled with a hefty dose of culture shock and absurdity. The premise? An arrogant U.S. Army Colonel, played with perfect bravado by Denis Leary, finds himself reined in after an epic, no-holds-barred rant lands him in hot water. Instead of the commanding heights he’s accustomed to, he’s shipped off to the Netherlands, sentenced to oversee what can only be called the least important army base in the world.

And let’s be real: the juxtaposition between Leary’s loud, outlandish persona and the chill vibes of the Netherlands is pure comedic gold. you picture this Colonel stomping around Dutch fields, expecting to command respect, only to be met with… well, total indifference from locals and soldiers alike. The humor springs from the clash of cultures—and my goodness, it hits hard. Imagine our Colonel, decked out in his military garb, trying to assert authority over a base that’s more concerned with windmills and tulips than combat readiness. It’s utterly ridiculous, and honestly, that’s where the magic happens.

The cast really brings this strange new world to life, too. Taylor Misiak shines brightly as a cheerful local with a knack for getting under the Colonel’s skin, while Danny Pudi and Laci Mosley offer fantastic support as fellow soldiers balancing military protocol with the laid-back Dutch way of life. Hal Cumpston adds a youthful, fresh energy to the ensemble, making for some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments.

Running just 22 minutes per episode, “Going Dutch” manages to pack in enough humor and heart to keep you engaged without overstaying its welcome. At a rating of 5.6, it may not be a cultural phenomenon, but it’s grin-inducing enough to make your day. The series taps into relatable themes of adapting to change, learning to let go of pride, and maybe even discovering the softer side of life overseas. It’s a lighthearted reflection on what happens when you shake up the military’s rigid structure with the unpredictable chaos of a foreign culture… and you definitely don’t want to miss a second of it. So, grab your popcorn, and prepare for a whirlwind comedy that’s as charming as it is funny.