A seemingly ordinary Dutch couple uses their river barge to covertly fight the Nazi's during WW II, smuggling POWs to safety, spying, and transporting spies and saboteurs across Europe - All while maintaining their cover as unremarkable owner operator of their river barge. 

SYNOPSIS:

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, Under the surface follows the thrilling exploits of Paul Nimwegen and his wife, Jacoba “Cobie”, a seemingly ordinary Dutch couple who captain the Elizabeth, a motorized Rhine river barge. By day, Paul and Cobie appear to be unassuming barge operators, transporting coal and goods along Europe’s rivers. Their routine activities blend seamlessly into the everyday bustle of river trade, allowing them to avoid arousing suspicion from the occupying German forces. But beneath this façade of normalcy lies a dangerous secret. By night, Paul and Anna transform their barge into a crucial asset for the Allied resistance. Leveraging their deep knowledge of the riverways and their seemingly mundane routine, they carry out daring missions right under the enemy’s nose. The Elizabeth becomes a hidden sanctuary for escaping allied POW's and allied troops caught behind enemy lines.as well as a covert transport for Special Operations Executive (SOE) agents. With every journey, they ferry agents across enemy lines for reconnaissance and sabotage missions, gather intelligence on German movements, and smuggle escaping prisoners to freedom. As the war intensifies, Paul and Cobie must navigate the increasing scrutiny of German patrols, the suspicions of collaborators, and the ever-present danger of betrayal. Each episode unveils a new mission, a new challenge, and a deeper dive into their covert operations. With their courage and cunning tested at every turn, Paul and Cobie become unsung heroes, showing that even the most ordinary lives can carry out extraordinary acts of bravery.

Elizabeth is a gripping series that blends the tension of espionage with the human drama of a couple risking everything for freedom, where every river bend brings a new adventure and danger lurks just beneath the surface.