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Below the Surface

6.420172 seasons16TV SeriesCrimeDrama

An early morning in October, 15 people are taken hostage from a subway train. This puts a huge hostage crisis in motion, and it changes Denmark forever.

Where to watch

ZDFZDF
Availability shown for Germany · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Mar 25, 2019
E2
Episode 2
Apr 1, 2019
E3
Episode 3
Apr 8, 2019
E4
Episode 4
Apr 15, 2019
E5
Episode 5
Apr 22, 2019
E6
Episode 6
Apr 29, 2019
E7
Episode 7
May 6, 2019
E8
Episode 8
May 13, 2019

Cast

Johannes Lassen
Johannes Lassen
Philip Nørgaard
Kasper Leisner
Kasper Leisner
Ebbe Møller
Flemming Enevold
Flemming Enevold
Hans Hejndorf
Kenneth M. Christensen
Kenneth M. Christensen
Daniel Cramer
Alexandre Willaume
Alexandre Willaume
S.P.
Peder Thomas Pedersen
Peder Thomas Pedersen
Simon Clausen
Lise Risom Olsen
Lise Risom Olsen
Anna Kasharina
Esben Dalgaard
Esben Dalgaard
Esben Garnov
Sandra Yi Sencindiver
Sandra Yi Sencindiver
Nina Sloth

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Below the Surface — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Below the Surface?

Below the Surface is streaming on ZDF in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Below the Surface on Netflix?

No, Below the Surface is not on Netflix in Germany as of August 2026. It's currently on ZDF.

Is Below the Surface on Amazon Prime Video?

Below the Surface isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Germany, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Below the Surface for free?

Below the Surface is available to stream free (with ads) on ZDF in Germany.

How many seasons are in Below the Surface?

Below the Surface has 2 seasons in total (16 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Below the Surface out yet?

Yes — all 16 episodes across 2 seasons of Below the Surface are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Below the Surface?

No — Below the Surface ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.