Tsunami: The Aftermath: Miniseries
Tsunami: The Aftermath is a 2006 television miniseries produced for BBC and HBO. The drama consists of two parts and is inspired by true accounts and contemporary reports regarding the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and the subsequent tsunami. The narrative focuses on the events that occurred on the Phuket peninsula in Thailand in the days immediately following the disaster on December 26, 2004. The production dramatiz
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The miniseries is a standalone two-part production broadcast in 2006.
- The story is set in the immediate aftermath of the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
- The narrative takes place on the Phuket peninsula in Thailand.
- The plot follows a group of fictional characters, including Tony Whittaker, as they experience the disaster.
Season overview
Tsunami: The Aftermath is a 2006 television miniseries produced for BBC and HBO. The drama consists of two parts and is inspired by true accounts and contemporary reports regarding the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and the subsequent tsunami. The narrative focuses on the events that occurred on the Phuket peninsula in Thailand in the days immediately following the disaster on December 26, 2004. The production dramatizes the experiences of a group of fictional characters as they navigate the harrowing aftermath of the catastrophe. Among the characters featured in the miniseries is Tony Whittaker, portrayed by actor Hugh Bonneville. The project serves as a disaster drama that explores the human impact and the chaotic environment faced by those caught in the wake of the tsunami. By utilizing a mix of fictionalized perspectives and real-world events, the miniseries examines the immediate challenges and the emotional toll experienced by individuals in the region during this period of crisis. The series was broadcast in 2006 to depict the scale of the devastation and the complex recovery efforts that followed the natural disaster.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
part 1
Dec 10, 2006 · 90 min
In part 1, a vacationing Brit named Susie Carter is diving off the coast of Khao Lak, Thailand when, to her horror, she encounters a floating corpse. After a few disoriented minute
part 2
Dec 17, 2006 · 90 min
In part 2, a reporter named Nick has a covert meeting with Dr. Pravat Meeko, a top meteorologist who years before wrote a report detailing the probability of a tsunami hitting the