The Day

2018 · TV Series · 45 min · ★ 7.9

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A winter bank hostage crisis unfolds over a single day, with each episode pairing showing the same events from opposite sides. By shifting between the responders outside and the people trapped inside, the series builds tension through clashing motives, hidden details, and constant uncertainty.

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Watch free on PBS and Hoopla — also streaming on PBS Masterpiece.

9 hours to watch · 12 episodes.

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Details

Original title: De Dag
Years: 2018
Release date: 2018-03-26
Network: Play
Language: Dutch
Runtime: 45 min
TMDB rating: 7.9/10 (53 votes)

About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like tense crime thrillers with a clever split-perspective format and a more grounded feel, somewhere near Salamander or Glória; Not for you if slow patches or twist-heavy plotting wear you out.

Pros: gripping two-sided structure; strong tension throughout; addictive binge-watch pull | Cons: slows in later episodes; too many twists; occasional realism issues