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2 channels
Suriname is a small South American country with a TV market that punches above its weight in cultural complexity. With just two channels listed on Tvivu, the landscape is dominated by the state broadcaster STVS and a handful of religious stations. STVS carries a mix of news, cultural programming, and imported Dutch-language shows, reflecting the country's colonial ties to the Netherlands. Expect news bulletins in Dutch, with occasional segments in Sranan Tongo or Hindi, mirroring Suriname's ethnic diversity (Hindustani, Javanese, Maroon, and Creole communities). Dubbing is rare; most foreign content is subtitled in Dutch, as the population is comfortably bilingual. Religious channels, often evangelical, broadcast in Dutch and English. Primetime follows a Dutch-influenced schedule, early evening for family shows, later for soaps and talk. Live sports (mostly football from Europe) are a staple, with commentary in Dutch. This is a market where local production is thin but culturally distinct, and the small channel count means every program has a specific audience in mind.