Tsunami: Race Against Time: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Marking 20 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in history which spanned 14 countries, Tsunami: Race Against Time provides a 360-degree view into the heart-stopping events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The powerful series, from executive producers Tanya Winston and Danny Horan of multi-award-winning Blast Films and directed by Daniel Bogado, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker of Nat Geo's "9/11: One Day in America," features personal accounts from survivors, scientists who raced against time to understand the catastrophic disaster and warn the world, journalists who broke the shocking news, and the fearless rescuers who risked their lives to save others. Told through harrowing video and gripping stories of survival and courage – some both seen and heard for the first time – the four-part series offers a comprehensive and immersive look at the destructive wave as it surged across the ocean, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

Series details

• Title: Tsunami: Race Against Time
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: History
• Premiere date: 2024-11-24
• Final broadcast date listed: 2024-11-25
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: National Geographic
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 80193
• IMDb ID: tt34026692
• TVDB ID: 456098

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-11-24; final listed air date 2024-11-25; episode order: 4.

Source and licence

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