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Season 1 – The Invisible Pilot

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50% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 38% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Pilot Gary Betzner unexpectedly commits suicide, but the mystery surrounding his death deepens and unfurls a caper-filled tale involving a world of drug smuggling, gun running, and a covert war conducted at the highest level of the U.S. government.
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The Invisible Pilot — Season 1

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Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) 07/12/2022
3/5
Like Betzner himself, the film-makers think they’re very smart, but the end result is messy. Go to Full Review
Lucy Mangan Guardian 07/11/2022
2/5
The problem is that it’s not the whole story or even the most interesting story to be told about or around Betzner. Go to Full Review
Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 04/04/2022
For a while, it’s an entertaining jumble. Then it’s just a mess. Go to Full Review
Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) 04/08/2022
4/5
Watch this one cold and you will be rewarded with a cracking yarn: one that is certain to be optioned as a Hollywood feature in the near future. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 04/05/2022
Once you get past the first episode of The Invisible Pilot, the craziness of Gary Betzner’s story kicks in. But the first episode makes it a little tough to get to that point. Go to Full Review
Chris Barsanti The Playlist 04/01/2022
B
... fast-paced, tangent-laced, conspiratorial, and surprise-filled. Go to Full Review
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Brittani D Nov 10 I don’t know why this doc has such poor reviews?! It’s such an interesting story with insane testimony from Gary/Lucas that entails everything from drug smuggling, faking his own death, working with the CIA to Pablo Escobar. If you enjoy the Reagan war on drugs story then this will definitely interest you. This man has lived a crazy life! See more Christopher M 08/30/2023 This takes far too much effort to keep up with. Too many cute little jumps between the same person years apart, looking different, for example. The whole thing suffers from Billy Pilgrim Effect, it has come unstuck in time, jumping around everywhere. Just because it's unwatchable doesn't make it art. The subject is unlikable, the documentary unlovable. I have a terrific headache now, after only 35 minutes of this. See more 04/24/2022 There is no doubt the framework for an interesting doc exists, and the unique character of Gary Betzner provides a charismatic storyteller, but something about the three hour presentation never felt as compelling as the headline grabbing details of this narrative seemed to promise. Maybe it is due to the over saturation of true crime fare available today but many docs of this genre rarely seem to warrant the run time for me anymore. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 4, 2022 In 1977, small-town crop-duster pilot Gary Betzner jumps to his death, leaving a trail of money, drugs and secrets in his wake. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 11, 2022 After faking his own death, Gary reemerges as a prolific drug smuggler, until he catches the attention of the CIA. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 18, 2022 In 1986, Gary's testimony on the CIA's covert operations threatens to expose the government's involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal. Details
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Season Info

Director
Phil Lott, Ari Mark
Executive Producer
Adam McKay, Todd Schulman, Ari Mark, Phil Lott, Craig Hodges, Jonathan Bryant Crawford, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 4, 2022