Making Waves (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 7

Released in 2004, Making Waves is a drama series.
What it’s about. HMS Suffolk is due for Flag Officer Sea Training in four weeks but an accident results in the dismissal of the executive officer and the resignation of the captain. His replacement, Commander Martin Brooke, attempts to get his vessel and crew ship-shape for final assessment. The series was in development hell for several years and first broadcast on 7 July 2004. However, due to low ratings, it was removed after only three episodes, the remainder of the series going unaired. A DVD of all six episodes was released in December 2004.
Who’s in it. Making Waves stars Emily Hamilton as Lt Cdr Jenny Howard, Lee Turnbull as OM Mickey Sobanski, Alex Ferns as Cdr Martin Brooke and Diane Beck as Leading Reg Liz Wilson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Making Waves has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making Waves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making Waves tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making Waves (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Making Waves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Making Waves worth watching?
- Making Waves holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Making Waves?
- Making Waves stars Emily Hamilton, Lee Turnbull, Alex Ferns, Diane Beck and Ian Bartholomew.
- When was Making Waves released?
- Making Waves was released in 2004.