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Season 1 – Band of Brothers

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This series, originally broadcast on HBO, tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Based on interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, this 10-part series chronicles the experiences of these young men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. Based on the book written by Stephen Ambrose.
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Band of Brothers offers a visceral, intense look at the horrors of war -- and the sacrifices of the millions of ordinary people who served.

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Andrew Ryan Globe and Mail 03/11/2020
The battle scenes are spectacular, although wincingly graphic at times. Go to Full Review
Gary Kamiya Salon.com 08/14/2018
It wants to occupy a kind of middle ground, somewhere between the sobriety of documentary and the daring of great feature-filmmaking. Go to Full Review
Alan Sepinwall Newark Star-Ledger 08/14/2018
The brilliance of Lewis in this is that he finds a way to make the ordinary aspects of Dick Winters seem extraordinary, rather than trying to play him as an overtly extraordinary man. Go to Full Review
Jana Monji Age of the Geek 06/21/2024
2/5
This series is both sensitive and simplistic and its variations on Whiteness while okay in 2001, in 2024 reminds one of all the stories of minorities that were left out of the narrative of World War II. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 09/08/2023
It won six Emmy Awards (out of nineteen nominations) and is, simply put, one of the most powerful and captivating portraits of men in war ever put on screen. Go to Full Review
Jared Canfield Screen Rant 08/14/2018
Band of Brothers is HBO at its very best. Go to Full Review
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Romas M @Romas Jul 17 Greetings from Lithuania. "Band of Brothers" (2001) is hands down the most authentic WW2 series that i have ever seen. The Pacific which came later and i did enjoyed it, doesn't come close to this. This is an exceptionally realistic depiction of WW2 combat seen through the eyes of men from Airborne division. Everything in this show was exceptionally well made - as a huge fan of "Saving Private Ryan" i can safely say that this shows at some points surprised even that masterpiece. Directing, music, writing, acting, sound design and set design truly delivers viewer to time and place. The story of these heroes sacrificing everything on a cold and bloody battlefields will make you think of at what cost war comes. Overall, "Band of Brothers" is an exceptional piece of film making that urge everyone to watch or revisit. Its a one you will never forget. See more Adelay C @27adeco Jul 15 This show and “The Pacific” opened my eyes to what war truly is. How these men went through so much and made it out is astounding to me. Having read the book, I can confirm that the show is seemingly very accurate, both in its portrayal of characters and events. A high point for me is episode six, as Doc Roe is an interesting character to follow. The episodes focused on the Battle of the Bulge are beautifully done; they capture the horror of artillery better than any other film. I also appreciate the end. The men of Easy Company deserved those long peaceful lives. God bless our veterans, past and present, and I pray that bloodshed of that scale never has to occur again. See more Garrett B. @gmoney637 Jun 24 Band of Brothers is truly a masterpiece of emotions and thrills with amazing performances from the cast and a well crafted script along the way. See more Chris B @Papa13070 May 8 Band of Brothers absolutely one of the best miniseries of all-time...period. Not only that but it's also among the very best war movies/tv shows ever created! It follows the story of a US Army airborne division called Easy Company and their missions in Europe during World War II. It follows the brave soldiers and their experiences and bravery during the war. It's based off interviews with survivors of Easy Company and the soldiers letters and journals they wrote. EVERY episode is so incredibly written and the cast is absolutely amazing! It is a pulse-pounding accurate depiction of war that will keep you glued to each and every episode. I have to warn you that it's a tough watch but absolutely worth it. See more Johannes S @RT64416087 May 7 I'm glad that this series exists! The lives and deeds of those men are perfectly put to screen for future generations to see. I hope that our society still has some of this bravery left in it. See more Schmubelick T @RT15663974 Apr 13 For someone passionate about World War II, this is the perfect series. It tells a great story about the men of Easy Company, even if there are so many faces and names to remember that it can sometimes be a bit difficult to keep track of everyone. Aside from that, it’s a series that beautifully portrays the human side and the sense of brotherhood that grows within the company. As someone who is very passionate about World War II myself, I can only recommend it. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 9, 2001 Currahee A rivalry blazes between Lt. Sobel and a junior officer who has earned the respect of the men in Easy Company. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 9, 2001 Day of Days Thousands of paratroopers cross the English Channel to France on D-Day; Lt. Winters leads an attack on a fortified German artillery position. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 16, 2001 Carentan Easy Company sustains casualties while waging battle in Normandy; Pvt. Blithe has trouble adjusting to combat; the company returns to England. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 23, 2001 Replacements A fresh group of paratroopers joins Easy Company shortly before it parachutes into German-occupied Holland; the company has to retreat when it meets a superior force. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 30, 2001 Crossroads Winters leads a dangerous mission on a Dutch dike; although ill-equipped, Easy Company races to help hold the Allied line in the Ardennes Forest. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 7, 2001 Bastogne Easy Company spends Christmas in the trenches while trying to hold the line in the forest outside Bastogne, Belgium. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 14, 2001 The Breaking Point After taking Bastogne, Belgium, the company moves on to the town of Foy, where many lives are lost as a result of Lt. Dike's incompetence. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 21, 2001 The Last Patrol Lt. Jones leads a patrol across a river to take enemy prisoners, but the loss of a paratrooper leads Winters to refuse to send another patrol the next night. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 28, 2001 Why We Fight Easy Company enters Germany and discovers an abandoned Nazi concentration camp occupied by emaciated prisoners, just as the local citizens learn that Hitler is dead. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 4, 2001 Points After capturing Eagle's Nest, Hitler's mountaintop fortress, the men of Easy Company face deployment to the Pacific. Details
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Season Info

Director
Mikael Salomon, David Frankel, Richard Loncraine, Tom Hanks, David Leland, David Nutter, Tony To
Executive Producer
Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks
Screenwriter
Erik Jendresen, Erik Bork, Graham Yost, John Orloff, E. Max Frye, Bruce C. McKenna, Tom Hanks, Phil Alden Robinson
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama, Action, Adventure, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 9, 2001