We Are the Wave

We Are the Wave

Created by Jan Berger, Dennis Gansel, Peter Thorwarth

On Netflix

20191 season6 episodes6.0 / 10

A taut, ideas-driven drama about idealism corrupted by the very mechanisms it deploys, where a student movement against fascism becomes fascistic itself.

A mysterious classmate leads four idealistic teens in a revolt against a rising tide of nationalistic fervor, but their movement takes a dark turn.

Essence

Ensemble

Like We Are the Wave

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as We Are the Wave

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like We Are the Wave, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like We Are the Wave, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like We Are the Wave, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.