The Dutch

The Dutch refers to the people and culture of the Netherlands and countries like Holland, Denmark and Amsterdam. It may also refer to the language spoken by Amish people and Mennonites on shows such as Amish Mafia. In the context of this database however, the Dutch is an informal name referring to a group of vampires featured in the North American supernatural drama series Being Human, which is a remake of the 2008 BBC series of the same name.

Being Human
The Dutch are a group of elder vampires of Amish heritage who live in Pennsylvania and serve as the ruling council for many vampire societies across the East Coast. Their influence extends as far as Boston, Massachusetts. Led by a 1,010-year-old vampire named Heggeman, the Dutch operate in secret and go to ground once every fifty years. When they awaken, they survey their various territories to assess that vampire society is evolving to their standards.

In 2011, the members of the Dutch awakened after a standard fifty-year interregnum and came to Boston to inspect the work of the city's vampire elder, James Bishop. Bishop offered them all of the amenities one could expect from a vampire host, including a stable of female blood donors. Bishop's vision for the future was too progressive for the old-world thinking of the Dutch and he knew that they would only disrupt his plans for the city. Bishop poisoned the Dutch elders with Juniper, after which, he killed several of their number, including Soltice. Heggeman however, managed to get away.