Netflix Docuseries 'Trainwreck' Revisits Chaos of Project X in Haren
A viral birthday invite turned riot in Dutch town Haren becomes the focus of an upcoming Netflix episode in chaotic docuseries.
The infamous 2012 Project X riots in Haren are the subject of an upcoming episode in the new season of the American Netflix docuseries Trainwreck, which focuses on real-life events that spiraled out of control. The fifth episode, titled The Real Project X, will premiere on July 8.
Trainwreck explores dramatic and often chaotic moments that gained worldwide attention. Previous episodes have featured everything from a child floating away in a helium balloon over Colorado to cruise ship disasters. Each episode aims to unpack the true story behind the headlines, using firsthand accounts from those who witnessed the events up close.
The Haren incident began when a girl accidentally made her birthday invitation public on Facebook. Inspired by the 2012 film Project X, thousands of young people from across the Netherlands descended on the small town, overwhelming police expectations. With no preparations or security in place, the gathering turned into a large-scale riot that caused widespread damage and drew national attention.
Season two of Trainwreck begins on June 10, with new episodes released weekly. The Haren episode is set to offer international audiences a closer look at one of the most notorious social media-driven events in recent Dutch history.