Swarm Episode Guide: Cast, Plot and All 7 Episodes
A verified Swarm guide with Dominique Fishback as Dre, correct cast roles, and all seven Season 1 episode titles and release dates.
Swarm is a seven-episode 2023 Prime Video dark comedy thriller co-created by Janine Nabers and Donald Glover. Dominique Fishback stars as Andrea “Dre” Greene, a devoted fan of the fictional pop star Ni’Jah. Prime Video currently lists one season, and all seven episodes were released on March 17, 2023.
This guide corrects the character and cast errors in the original page, keeps the complete English episode order in one place, and separates confirmed series facts from details Amazon has not announced.
Swarm quick facts
| Detail | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Lead character | Andrea “Dre” Greene |
| Lead actor | Dominique Fishback |
| Creators | Janine Nabers and Donald Glover |
| Studio | Amazon Studios |
| Released seasons | 1 |
| Released episodes | 7 |
| Season 1 release date | March 17, 2023 |
What is Swarm about?
Dre and her sister and roommate Marissa bonded over their shared love of Ni’Jah, a world-famous singer whose fans call themselves the Swarm. Dre’s devotion, however, has become obsessive. After a personal crisis, Dre leaves home and follows a violent path across the United States while pursuing any connection she can find to her idol.
The series uses Dre’s journey to examine toxic fandom, celebrity mythology, grief, and the unstable boundary between public stories and private reality. It is intended for mature audiences and shifts between dark comedy, psychological thriller, and crime drama.
Swarm cast and characters
| Actor | Character | Role in the series |
|---|---|---|
| Dominique Fishback | Andrea “Dre” Greene | The central character and a committed Ni’Jah fan |
| Chloe Bailey | Marissa | Dre’s sister and roommate |
| Nirine S. Brown | Ni’Jah | The fictional pop star at the center of the Swarm fandom |
| Damson Idris | Khalid | Marissa’s boyfriend |
| Kiersey Clemons | Rashida | A woman Dre meets during the final part of her journey |
Swarm Season 1 episode guide
Prime Video released the complete season on March 17, 2023. The short guide notes below identify each episode’s place in the season without reproducing Prime Video’s descriptions.
| No. | Episode title | Release date | Guide note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stung | March 17, 2023 | Series premiere |
| 2 | Honey | March 17, 2023 | Dre’s Tennessee chapter |
| 3 | Taste | March 17, 2023 | Road-trip chapter |
| 4 | Running Scared | March 17, 2023 | A detour with a new group |
| 5 | Girl, Bye | March 17, 2023 | Phone-repair chapter |
| 6 | Fallin’ Through The Cracks | March 17, 2023 | Documentary-style installment |
| 7 | Only God Makes Happy Endings | March 17, 2023 | Season finale in Atlanta |
Is Swarm Season 2 confirmed?
As of August 3, 2026, Prime Video’s official title page lists one season and seven episodes. The reviewed provider surface does not show a Season 2 order, release date, episode count, or schedule. That is an evidence boundary, not a claim that the series has been formally renewed or canceled. This guide will be updated if Amazon announces another season.
Where can you watch Swarm?
Swarm is a Prime Video series, but availability, membership terms, and offers can vary by country and account. Check the current Prime Video title page for your market. This guide does not make a price, free-trial, or commission claim.
For more maintained coverage, browse the Prime Video series guides and episode coverage archive.
Sources and update policy
Primary source: Prime Video’s official Swarm title surface, title ID 0LLTJ3KT4TJ6V4O9PDIO3VD0F0, reviewed August 3, 2026. It was used for the season count, episode count, release date, lead identity, and studio.
Episode-title and role cross-checks: IMDb’s Swarm episode and cast pages, plus NME’s published seven-episode title list, reviewed August 3, 2026. Provider descriptions were not copied into this guide.
