1891
In a rapidly changing Europe, brothers Gerard and Anton Philips build an empire around their electric lightbulb factory. Gerard is the visionary; Anton, the flamboyant salesman with boundless ambition. As the brothers conquer the world with charm, daring, and a touch of espionage, their wives, Johanna and Anna, fight for better social conditions for the workers in Eindhoven.

The factory experiences explosive growth — even during the First World War, thanks in part to Dutch neutrality. But success doesn’t come easily: patent wars, spying, blackmail, secret deals and moral dilemmas force the Philips family to make difficult choices. In the end, it is Anna’s vision and determination that transforms Philips into a pioneering company — destined to become a global player.

SEASON 2
In the shadow of the First World War, Philips takes its first steps beyond light — into X-ray technology, radio, and a visionary research laboratory (the NatLab) that will help shape the future…