A young journalist starts working for the local Antwerp newspaper and has to deal with the disappearance of a young girl. What was first regarded as another silly story, soon appears to be a suspicious case with linkages to the political world. Just when the election campaign in the city of Antwerp is fully erupted.
Two brothers, one shared dream - that of becoming a professional football player. When one is selected to play for a top football club, he discovers the glamourous yet deceitful world of top class football. The other brother's football dream is shattered, and he must find another way to make something of his life. Both the brothers and their family will find out that there's a price to be paid for success. Will their love for each other turn out to be stronger than the call of money and fame?
Although they form one big family, each house still has its own cross. From single parenthood to big dreams, from hidden secrets to unfulfilled desires. Behind every front door lies a unique story in which everyone fights their own battle. As the families waver between their ambitions and the harsh reality, they discover that the pursuit of 'the perfect picture' is not without consequences. The constant pressure takes its toll.
The one and only series of Het Grootste Licht, consisting of eight episodes, originally aired on VTM in September and October of 2016.
The regular contestants on the show were Frieda Van Wijck, Guga Baúl, Olga Leyers, and Sven De Ridder.
They were joined by a new guest contestant each week, in the form of: Axel Daeseleire, Dimitri Leue, Kamal Kharmach, Rob Vanoudenhoven, Staf Coppens, Stefaan Degand, Tom Waes, and Véronique De Kock.