Trainwreck: The Real Project X OTT Release Date - When and where to watch documentary reliving 2012 Haren riot

Trainwreck: The Real Project X OTT Release Date - Mark your calendars, this fifth episode of the thrilling Netflix docuseries Trainwreck, is set to release on July 8, 2025. This particular episode dives deep into one of the most shocking youth-driven events in modern Dutch history - the 2012 Haren riot.

The episode is part of Trainwreck Season 2, which is kicking off on June 10 with new episodes coming out weekly. Known for digging into chaotic real-life events that spiralled out of control, Trainwreck will be exploring everything from cruise ship mishaps to viral internet hoaxes.

The real story behind Trainwreck: The Real Project X

Back in 2012, in a quiet Dutch town called Haren, a teenage girl made a simple mistake: she created a Facebook invitation for her 16th birthday party and accidentally left it public. Within days, the invite went viral across the Netherlands. Inspired by the wild Hollywood film Project X, where a teen's house party turns into chaos, thousands of teenagers RSVP¡¯d.

Despite growing buzz, local authorities underestimated the scale. No crowd control, no security, and no official events were organised to manage the unexpected flood of teens. When they showed up anyway, with no party in sight, things took a dark turn. Frustration led to destruction. Cars were overturned, shops were looted, and fires broke out.

The small town was overwhelmed, and what was meant to be a birthday bash turned into one of the most chaotic riots the country had ever seen. The event shocked the Netherlands and made global headlines. It also raised important questions about social media responsibility, law enforcement preparedness, and mass behaviour in the digital age.

More about Trainwreck: The Real Project X

Directed by Alex Wood, the episode promises to offer more than just clips of chaos. With first-hand interviews, archival footage, and insight from people who were there, from local citizens to law enforcement, Trainwreck: The Real Project X aims to tell the full story of how a simple Facebook post emerged into a national emergency. The docuseries is produced by RAW and BBH, with executive producers Sheun Adelasoye De Nicola, Alexander Marengo, and Tim Wardle, among others.

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