Documentary series on the occasion of the 70th commemoration of the Flood disaster. Archival material and compelling eyewitness accounts map out how the disaster could unfold, how the impending danger was not sufficiently anticipated in advance and what we have learned from the disaster.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1: A wall of water
Jan 6, 202355 min
What exactly happened on the night of January 31 to February 1, 1953? In the first episode a reconstruction of that fatal night. Eyewitnesses to the disaster in Zeeland tell what they experienced, often as young children. “My father just to
S1 E2Episode 2: Warning in the Wind
Jan 13, 202353 min
Could the flood disaster have been prevented? In the aftermath of the Second World War, Walcheren was flooded to chase away the Germans and liberate Zeeland. The Braakman, an estuary of the Western Scheldt, was closed in 1952 and the whole
S1 E3Episode 3: Struggle and Rise
Jan 20, 202353 min
“You have to keep going.” For years, this has been the motto in Zeeland and the other heavily affected areas in the Netherlands. There is little or no talk about the Flood disaster. In that respect there is a parallel with other major traum
S1 E4Episode 4: The water comes again
Jan 27, 202353 min
What have we learned from the flood disaster and is that enough to keep the Netherlands dry? In the final episode, attention is paid to the discussion about the Delta Works, the battle against water, climate change, but also about opening u
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Water is Coming!?
- The Water is Coming! is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Water is Coming! are there?
- The Water is Coming! has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of The Water is Coming!?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of The Water is Coming!. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on January 27, 2023.
- Who stars in The Water is Coming!?
- The Water is Coming! stars Winfried Baijens, Maarten Ducrot, Peter Slager.
