Series synopsis
Tsunami: Race Against Time is an American documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on November 24, 2024. It ended on November 25, 2024.
The definitive story of the deadly 2004 tsunami as it travels from country to country, with unseen archive video and untold stories of survival.
Premise
The definitive story of the deadly 2004 tsunami as it travels from country to country, with unseen archive video and untold stories of survival.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Louis Mullan as Self
- Dendy Montgomery as Self
- Barry Hirshorn as Self
- Cut Putri as Self
- David Lines as Self
- Hotli Simanjuntak as Self
- Zenny Suryawan as Self
- Ahmadi as Self
- Dedi Rahmat as Self
- Danielle as Self
- Theo Mullan as Self
- Charles "Chip" McCreery as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 24, 2024 | November 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Wave A massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean sets off a tsunami that, within minutes, arrives in the bustling city of Aceh, causing unprecedented havoc and devastation. This film follows the desperate struggle to survive of city dwellers in Indonesia and a family in Thailand caught in the unfolding catastrophe, as well as the scientists working against the clock to warn the world. |
November 24, 2024 |
| 2 |
Thailand After a massive earthquake triggered the deadliest tsunami in recorded history, multiple waves hit Thailand. As the beaches are pummeled by unstoppable torrents of water, locals and tourists work together to save lives. In the chaotic aftermath, survivors separated by the waves desperately search for their loved ones. |
November 24, 2024 |
| 3 |
Breaking News The tsunami hits Sri Lanka. A 1000 miles from the earthquake's epicenter, waves wreck a train and destroy coastal cities. Doctors fight to save every life they can. As disaster spreads across the entire Indian Ocean, journalists race to break the news to the world, and people wake up to the devastating reality that their loved ones have been swept away. |
November 25, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 24, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 25, 2024 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday at 21:00:00 |