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Miniseries – Catch-22

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Artful dodger Yossarian is a bombardier in the U.S. Air Force during World War II who is upset that thousands of people who he has never met are trying to kill him. His biggest problem isn't the enemy, though, it's his own army that keeps increasing the number of missions soldiers must fly in order to complete their service. And if Yossarian tries to make an attempt to avoid his assignments, he will be in violation of catch-22, a bureaucratic rule that states a man is considered insane if he willing continues to fly dangerous missions, but a request to be removed from duty is evidence of sanity and makes him ineligible to be relieved of his duty. Oscar winner George Clooney serves as an executive producer of the six-episode series, which is based on the 1961 novel by Joseph Heller.
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Critics Consensus

Though not quite as sharp as Joseph Heller's seminal novel, Catch-22's handsomely rendered, hilariously horrifying exploration of war still soars thanks to its stellar cast and reverent adherence to its source material.

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Stuart Heritage Guardian Nov 25, 2019
It is beautifully shot, thoughtfully written and incredibly well acted. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian Nov 25, 2019
3/5
It looks great - the arid palette relived occasionally by the blue of the Italian coast as the men swim between raids - and the cast is top flight. Go to Full Review Radheyan Simonpillai NOW Toronto Nov 25, 2019
3/5
[Christopher] Abbott's rueful performance lends Catch-22 its weight. Go to Full Review Catherine Springer Awards Watch Jan 25, 2020
3/4
What moved me the most about this story is the inherent sense of hope that lies buried below the layers of cynicism. War most certainly is hell, but surviving it just may be the path to our humanity. Go to Full Review Neal Pollack Book & Film Globe Nov 25, 2019
This show feels very Masterpiece-like, with adaptation flop-sweat leaking off every scene. We watch it dutifully, because it's supposed to be important. Go to Full Review Miranda Collinge Esquire Magazine Nov 25, 2019
If there is a criticism to be made of the series generally it is that it is more comfortable in the humorous registers than in the sombre, where it sometimes relies too heavily on the score to do the work. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom N @RT57051852 Jun 21, 2026 Completely over the top, but still taking itself too seriously. Any with a military background will see this for the complete made up nonsense it is. See more bob c @RT46426964 Jan 1, 2026 Mostly good. But invites comparison with the 1970s movie which is full of really star turns. This isn’t. The lead can’t carry it like Alan Arkin and sometimes seems a bit too black. If the movie hadn’t existed …. See more Mikael B @RT96400702 Apr 13, 2024 I stumbled upon this masterpiece when searching for a documentary about ww2, though this isn't a documentary this was a great show. This show became like a drug and made me addicted to it, every episode made me want to watch the next one. The story based on the book was made into film wonderfully, the enviroment and the music fitted the shows vibe fantastically. I definitely recomend you to watch it! See more Oct 27, 2021 If they tried to just directly translate the book to screen it probably would have been a disaster. Instead they told the story in a more linear fashion and more often than not, managed to capture the heart of the story. Much of the series was shot in Sardinia and using actual surviving B-25 bombers and it paid off, the series is gorgeous. The cast, from top to bottom, is wonderful although I wish they had given Hugh Laurie a little more to do. Abbot steals the show as Yossarian, though, delivering a truly standout and memorable performance. See more luke s @RT54699090 Aug 17, 2021 Fantastic adaption of the book - great cast, beautifully shoot, good pacing See more Apr 15, 2021 Well done! I'm not much of a Clooney fan, but he did a great job with this. Some day, I'll watch it again. See more Read all reviews
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Ellen Kuras

Director

George Clooney

Director

Grant Heslov

Director

Christopher Abbott

Yossarian

Kyle Chandler

Colonel Cathcart

George Clooney

Scheisskopf

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 17, 2019 Episode 1 Young American flyers arrive in war and discover that the bureaucracy is more deadly than the enemy. Details Episode 2 Aired May 17, 2019 Episode 2 Yossarian pursues desperate measures to get home, while Milo sees war as a growth industry. Details Episode 3 Aired May 17, 2019 Episode 3 Yossarian needlessly expends energy to avoid a feared mission; disaster catches up with him -- when he least expects it. Details Episode 4 Aired May 17, 2019 Episode 4 On a surreal trip, Yossarian begins to realize the magnitude and influence of Milo's business empire. Details Episode 5 Aired May 17, 2019 Episode 5 Reeling from one violent tragedy, Yossarian encounters incomprehensible darkness in Rome and is faced with an impossible choice. Details Episode 6 Aired May 17, 2019 Episode 6 Alive and intact, Yossarian is thwarted by an old adversary; confronted by a devastating loss, he undergoes a transformation. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ellen Kuras, George Clooney, Grant Heslov
Executive Producer
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Richard Brown, Steve Golin, Luke Davies, David Michôd
Screenwriter
Luke Davies, David Michôd
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA (L|S|V)
Genre
History, Drama, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 17, 2019
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