Tabula Rasa is a Belgian drama series that premiered on Eén in 2017. It was created by Malin-Sarah Gozin and Veerle Baetens, who also stars in the lead role as Mie, the amnesiac patient. The series consists of nine episodes and was directed by Kaat Beels and Jonas Govaerts.
The story follows Mie, a young woman who is suffering from amnesia and cannot remember the events leading up to her hospitalization. She is placed in a secure psychiatric hospital where she is treated by Dr. Mommaerts, played by Stijn Van Opstal. During her confinement, Mie is visited by Detective Inspector Wolkers (Jeroen Perceval), who believes she has information about the disappearance of Thomas Spectre (Peter Van den Begin), who Mie may have been the last person to see alive.
As Mie struggles to recover her lost memories, she becomes convinced that the staff and patients at the hospital are hiding secrets from her. Her investigation uncovers a web of lies, conspiracies, and hidden agendas that threaten to unravel the fragile balance of life inside the mental institution. With her sanity hanging in the balance, Mie is forced to confront her darkest fears and unravel the truth behind her own identity.
The series is a haunting mix of psychological thriller, noir mystery, and character drama, with a compelling performance by Veerle Baetens at its center. It has been praised for its intricate plotting, atmospheric direction, and strong ensemble cast, making it one of the most captivating and suspenseful series to come out of Belgium in recent years.
