Winter's Cumin' Streaming 24' - The Swarm - Miniseries

The Swarm (German: Der Schwarm) is a German co-produced sci-fic miniseries, adapted from the novel by Frank Schätzing.

Der Schwarm depicts the struggle with aggression by a mysterious deep sea intelligence that is reacting to human-caused environmental damage.

With a huge budget of €40 million, making Der Schwarm the most expensive German TV production (produced in English) of all time. The series had its world premiere at 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in Berlinale Series back in February 2023.

I have to admit, I slept on The Swarm on Binge (in Australia), as it premiered on ZDF back in February to March, last year.

In an interview, Barbara Eder (one of the directors, alongside Luke Watson and Philipp Stölzl) confirmed that there are ideas already for a second season, but their implementation has yet to be decided after the figures for the first season have been evaluated. As when I watched the final episode, it does end on a bit of a, to be continued.... note.

The eight episode run features European actors, Cécile de France, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Jack Greenlees, Lydia Wilson, Krista Kosonen, Alexander Karim, Leonie Benesch and German star Barbara Sukowa with Japanese actors Takuya Kimura and Takehiro Hira. 

As the series got an airing on the new The CW, it also features american actors Rosabell Laurenti Sellers and Dutch Johnson, and Canadian Joshua Odjick. With a story on a global level, it's great to see so much diversity across the cast. Nice to also see Vancouver, BC get into the mix.

For me though the first six episodes were the series best. it did start to lose a bit of steam as the series continued.

As the US network 2023-2024 (shortened) TV season (which The Swarm was part of The CW's lineup) is coming to an end. I will 100% be getting though a number of my watchlist series.

I am also hoping to use my neighbours Netflix whilst cat sitting to smash the latest Heartbreak High season. So look out for that, alongside new local SBS series, Swift Street. An easy new binge bringing Melbourne's multicultural streets to the small screen.

For now though, it's Anzac Day, so while taking a minute/a break/a well deserved day off, The Swarm streams on Binge. Where High Country will conclude next week, The Girls on the Bus from HBO MAX is currently streaming alongside most likely the final season of The Cleaning Lady.

See you soon besties.