TV series
The Swell
2016, Dutch, on EO. Created by Johan Nijenhuis.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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The Swell isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: The Netherlands Above Water
Aired 10 December 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Johan NijenhuisCreator
- Roos DickmannNaomi Wienesse · 6 ep
- Joppe DegrijseKevin Van Daele · 6 ep
- Lene LanckrietFemke Van Daele · 6 ep
- Sadettin KirmiziyuzSamir Sentûrk · 6 ep
- Jamelia Sanda NanaKimmy Asmara · 6 ep
- Tom AudenaertManu De Ruwe · 6 ep
- Susan VisserMarion Wienesse · 6 ep
- Janni GoslingaJanneke Kreuger · 6 ep
- Frank LammersWillem Wienesse · 6 ep
- Gijs Scholten van AschatHans Kreuger · 6 ep
- Aart StaartjesDavid Stein · 6 ep
- Daisy Van PraetSonja Van Daele · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 November 2016
- Last aired
- 10 December 2016
- Network
- EO
- Original title
- Als de dijken breken
- Language
- Dutch
- Country
- Netherlands
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Swell: quick answers
Is The Swell worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Swell are there?
The Swell has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is The Swell finished?
Yes. The Swell ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Swell on?
The Swell isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
The Swell parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Swell yet.
What shows are like The Swell?
If you liked The Swell, try Tyler Perry's Ruthless, The Originals, Preacher.
Who created The Swell?
The Swell was created by Johan Nijenhuis and stars Roos Dickmann, Joppe Degrijse, Lene Lanckriet.