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Miniseries – Harley and the Davidsons

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Harley-Davidson is probably the first thing that comes to most Americans' minds when they think of motorcycles, but how many people know the story of how the iconic brand was born? This fact-based miniseries tells of the obstacles and risks faced by company founders Walter Davidson, Arthur Davidson and Bill Harley in the early days of the company. The men sought to build their first bikes during a tumultuous time at the turn of the 20th century, which featured great social and technological change. They risked everything for the venture, and it was the motorcycle that brought them together as they looked to achieve their common goal. As time went on, they fought off ruthless competitors on the way to building up their brand that would endure for more than a century.
Harley and the Davidsons — Miniseries

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Critics Consensus

Good acting and fun action sequences lift Harley and the Davidsons from longform advertisement into a celebration of the storied motorcycle brand.

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Allison Keene Collider 09/08/2016
2/4
It's not high art, but it's entertaining. Go to Full Review Amber Dowling TheWrap 09/07/2016
While this is a fun, one-off mini that takes a little too long to get the story done, it's far from groundbreaking. Given what the actual Davidsons and Harley accomplished back in the early 1900s, that's disappointing indeed. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 09/07/2016
Anything more complex or nuanced might have made Harley and the Davidsons into a better miniseries, but I have no doubt that this is much closer to what any viewer willing to dedicate six hours to a motorcycle miniseries will want. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 09/22/2016
3/5
History buffs will appreciate how the miniseries articulates the way modern invention and global events contribute to the practical and cultural role Harley Davidson has played in the U.S. for more than a century. Go to Full Review Nick Venable CinemaBlend 09/07/2016
3/5
Harley and the Davidsons is a rowdy and interesting ride through the early days of an iconic American company with a legacy known by all. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 09/06/2016
B-
The miniseries, allegedly based in fact, is one great big advertorial for the company, not that it doesn't have its pleasures, chief among them some thrilling road contests that suggest the chariot races of Ben-Hur. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/23/2018 loved this series :D its just a real joy to watch, with soul and personality, just a shame that there won't be any other episodes in the further. See more 11/24/2016 Its exciting amazing. It will thrill your mind See more 09/09/2016 Well done, beautiful production. It's for motorcycle lovers, but not only. Good cinematography, acting, editing, directing, production and costume design. A very good mini series. What else is there to say ? Just watch it. See more Read all reviews
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Michiel Huisman

Walter Davidson

Robert Aramayo

William Harley

Bug Hall

Arthur Davidson

Stephen Rider

William Johnson

Jessica Camacho

Reya

Daniel Coonan

William Davidson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 5, 2016 Amazing Machine Bill Harley and brothers Walter and Arthur Davidson found the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company; Walter puts his life at risk in deadly races to beat Indian Motorcycles. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 6, 2016 Race to the Top Harley-Davidson's survival depends on rejoining the racing community; the founders leave themselves vulnerable to a devastating and unforeseen threat to the company. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 7, 2016 Legacy The Great Depression cripples the motorcycle industry while Walter, Arthur, and Bill flout conventional wisdom by embarking on their most ambitious and expensive design yet. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Dimitri Doganis, John Goldwyn
Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-14 (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 5, 2016