The Swell

TV series

The Swell

6.5/ 10· 22201655 min1 season · 6 episodes

When a big storm arrives that can flood the lower parts of the Netherlands and Belgium, prime minister Hans Kreuger has to make a decision; can we evacuate four million people? Going for the evacuation of civilians, hospitals and prisons will take at least 4 days.

Created by
Hans Herbots

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended
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Season 1

6 episodesNovember 5, 2016
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When a heavy storm barrels towards The Netherlands and Belgium, it threatens to break the dikes and flood the lowlands of the two countries.

  1. S1 E1

    Dike-ring 14

    Nov 5, 201655 min

    Marion Wienesse is on the coast when she witnesses an accident involving a kitesurfer, blown by a strong wind gust at an apartment block. Prime Minister Hans Kreuger present at the ceremony of the famous violinist David Stein, who stopped a

  2. S1 E2

    Code Red

    Nov 12, 201655 min

    The coastal regions of Belgium and the Netherlands flows quickly now that the levees are broken. Thereby hitting the highways in the Netherlands blocked by the uncoordinated loophole toward higher ground. The Wienesse family car gets stuck

  3. S1 E3

    Quiet After the Storm

    Nov 19, 201655 min

    The first damage is recorded the day after the storm: the water is 2.5 meters high in the coastal area and tens of thousands of people are missing. While Prime Minister Kreuger is being evacuated by helicopter to Apeldoorn, those left behin

  4. S1 E4

    On the Dry

    Nov 26, 201655 min

    While Ronnie and Samir are still trying to escape the flooded Rotterdam on their raft, Prime Minister Kreuger is already working on the reconstruction. He travels to Brussels to negotiate the distribution of European emergency aid. The plan

  5. S1 E5

    A Heart Under the Belt

    Dec 3, 201655 min

    Both Ronnie and Samir are on their way to their families on dry land. Now that refugee relief is organized and family members find each other, a thank-you day is being held. Preparations are also in full swing on Willem and Madelief Wieness

  6. S1 E6

    The Netherlands Above Water

    Dec 10, 201655 min

    The water disappears and the future is slowly looked back: Ronnie wants to go abroad with his family and Stein goes in search of Kimmy with news about her mother. When Marion and Robert decide to stay together for their daughters, Naomi and

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Swell?
It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How many seasons of The Swell are there?
The Swell has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of The Swell?
The Swell has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 10, 2016.
Who stars in The Swell?
The Swell stars Roos Dickmann, Joppe Degrijse, Lene Lanckriet, Sadettin Kirmiziyuz, Jamelia Sanda Nana.

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