Seasons & episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
Episode 01
Een heel huis uit een Chinese webshop
The Netherlands is shopping en masse at Chinese webshops. Filemon and Mark order a complete house from China and follow it from order to assembly in the Netherlands. Meanwhile, they investigate how customs inspects millions of packages, what makes the low prices possible, and the impact of this buying frenzy. Is cheap really expensive? And how solid is such a Chinese house when you actually move in?
Episode 02
Veiligheid onder druk
After listing their Chinese home, Filemon and Mark investigate whether products from Chinese webshops comply with European regulations. From a roller coaster in the backyard to cleaning gadgets and expert inspections: how safe, healthy, and reliable are these Chinese bargains, really?
Episode 03
Technologie tegen elke prijs
After a condemned house and a roller coaster in the garden, technology is now the focus. Filemon and Mark order a Chinese replica of an SUV and conduct all sorts of tests. They also investigate cheap electronics, smart gadgets, and surveillance cameras. How safe and reliable are they? Is China simply watching? Meanwhile, their correspondent in China shows how much technological advancement has changed daily life there.
Episode 04
De verborgen kosten van goedkoop
After houses, gadgets, and even a roller coaster, Filemon and Mark are now ordering a complete swimming pool. But their collection of Chinese bargains raises a major question: what are the consequences of our consumerism for the environment, the economy, and the mountain of waste? And above all: how do we dispose of it sustainably?
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