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The Swell

2016Show1 season6 episodes

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

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.

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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  • You need an uplifting mood

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The Swell episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Dijkring 14, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Code Rood, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Stilte na de storm, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Op het droge, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 Een hart onder de riem, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 Nederland boven water, 7.1

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hans Herbots
Music by
Steve Willaert

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Facts

November 5, 2016 · December 10, 2016 · Ended

First aired
November 5, 2016
Last aired
December 10, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Belgium, Netherlands
Available in
9 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Swell?"

Questions about The Swell

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Where can I stream The Swell?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Swell from Apple TV Store. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Swell worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

How long does it take to watch The Swell?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Will I feel good after watching The Swell?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Swell in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.