More important than the Kastaars, sharper than Viktor Verhulst's jawline, and louder than Fien Germijns – the First Avenger of media criticism returns. The world has been a frightening place without Xander De Rycke. Flemish films are struggling, the VRT weatherman has retired, and Niels Destadsbader is gone, replaced by someone called Meteor. The channel has been taken over by Gert and James, featuring singing competitions in costumes, Tom Waes lecturing on history with public funds on a potato patch. But don't worry, your best friend is back with the only year-end conference that matters.