The Swell — Season 1, Episode 5: A Heart Under the Belt
Drama • 55 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 6.4/10
Episode synopsis
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 Wienesse's farm. But although the storm is long gone, Marion's relationship with Robert is still in difficult weather. In addition, tensions run high between Marion and Madelief. While Kreuger is on cardiac monitoring in the hospital, Deputy Prime Minister Wolbers is taking a different course than that set by Kreuger. She makes a decision about the future of the Netherlands with far-reaching consequences.
About The Swell
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.