The Swarm

Unexplained incidents are occurring in oceans worldwide: whales are sinking ships, deep-sea crabs are invading shores, and mussels are immobilizing cargo vessels. An undiscovered ice worm is causing instability on oceanic continental slopes, leading to tsunamis. A lethal pathogen is spreading from coastal areas into drinking water supplies, putting an increasing number of people at risk. In a desperate quest to uncover the reasons behind these strange occurrences, a small team of international scientists unites, and what was once unimaginable becomes a reality. A new marine species with swarm intelligence is targeting humanity. However, few believe the scientists’ findings. Consequently, the team embarks on a perilous mission independently. Their investigation takes them aboard a research vessel into the perpetual ice of the Arctic Ocean. This ecological thriller is adapted from Frank Schätzing’s internationally acclaimed novel and stands as the most costly German TV production to date.