The Swell
Created by Johan Nijenhuis
On EO
A tense political and logistical thriller centered on a catastrophic natural disaster and the impossible decisions required to manage mass evacuation.
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.
Questions people ask
Is The Swell easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does The Swell leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is The Swell sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is The Swell violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is The Swell scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Swell
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Swell
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Swell, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Swell, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Swell, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
