RTL 5

RTL 5 is a Dutch free-to-cable television channel that was launched on 2 October 1993, during the 4th anniversary of its sister channel. It is RTL Nederland's "youth & young adults channel" which mainly broadcasts American films and hit series but also reality shows, comedy, travel, international shows and local productions including Expeditie Robinson, Holland's Next Top Model & Benelux' Next Top Model, Dutch versions of America's Next Top Model, the Dutch version of Project Catwalk, So You Think You Can Dance and a Dutch version of ITV's Take Me Out. Officially RTL 5 - along with RTL 4, RTL 7 and RTL 8 - is headquartered in Hilversum, broadcasting with a Netherlands TV licence since July 1, 2026. Until 30 June 2026, the TV station has been broadcasting with a Luxembourgish TV license. This allowed them to avoid more severe control by the Dutch media authorities as Luxembourg's television watchdog is less strict.