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Miniseries – The Pacific

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Based on the accounts of Marines in World War II, this 10-part miniseries follows the intertwined journeys of three U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theater -- Pfcs. Robert Leckie and Eugene B. Sledge and Sgt. John Basilone -- from their first battle against Japan on Guadalcanal, across the sands of Iwo Jima and the horror of Okinawa, to their ultimately triumphant return after V-J Day. The producing team behind "The Pacific," including Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, also was behind HBO's award-winning miniseries "Band of Brothers."

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Critics Consensus

An honest, albeit horrifying, exploration of World War II, The Pacific is a visually stunning miniseries not for the faint of heart.

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Chuck Barney San Jose Mercury News 05/25/2018
Bursting with epic sprawl and extravagance. But like any effective film of its kind, it also contains a brand of intimacy that will have you bonding with its characters and caring deeply about their fates. Go to Full Review
Gerard Gilbert Independent (UK) 05/25/2018
The soldiers' stories struggle to impose themselves against the relentless pyrotechnics. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com 05/25/2018
5/5
It is both historical document and something that feels remarkably current. And, most of all, it is amazing, riveting television of a caliber that does not come along too often. You don't want to miss a minute. Go to Full Review
Jana Monji Age of the Geek 06/21/2024
2/5
If there is anywhere we'd expect to see Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders it would be in the region of the Pacific. Interpreters were important in "Saving Private Ryan" and "Band of Brothers," but somehow in "The Pacific," they are totally absent. Go to Full Review
Jorge Loser Espinof 02/12/2024
4.5/5
... Ruthless in its anti-war sentiment. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Andrew Anthony Observer (UK) 05/22/2019
It's a handsome production, lush and lavish, and yet determinedly authentic in its attention to detail. Go to Full Review
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Jared P. @Lunchbox_Trucker Feb 17 This series is second only to Band of Brothers for me! See more Eugene S @Sledgehammer Feb 1 Strong, realistic, epic! For everyone who wants to remember history, who is into brothers in arms and a lesser known theatre of world war 2 than d-day – this is it! And for everyone who thinks, that war is a fancy field of honour ... See more Hc N Nov 24 More character-driven than Band of Brothers and the Japanese enemy being a backdrop, this is more of an emotional journey than action-driven drama. Like the soldier, you don’t get much of an overview of the situation (except for the map at the start of each episode zooming in on the location), but that might also be because the European theater of war is generally better known than the Asian one. See more Rory W @Raughdri Sep 13 Very accurate and true to the books “Helmet For My Pillow” and “With The Old Breed”. There was some Hollywood changes made to the stories but for the most part it was very close to the experiences those men had. See more Benjamin H 02/05/2024 With intense battle sequences, a dark tone and some strong thematic explorations, The Pacific is a mostly rewarding miniseries that sadly is depowered by a slightly uneven narrative that also negatively affects the engrossing characterization and defined focus that the likes of Band of Brothers was loaded with. See more Craig M 11/02/2023 The cinematography was excellent, but it was hard to identify with any of the characters. Boredom interspersed with great action sciences. A half dozen executive producers and another batch of co-executive producers couldn't make a decent series worth watching all the way through. I stopped watching at episode 4. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Mar 14, 2010 Guadalcanal/Leckie In the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Marine Sgt. John Basilone prepares to ship out; budding journalist Robert Leckie enlists in the Marine Corps; Sidney Phillips leaves for boot camp; the 1st Marine Division lands on Guadalcanal. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 21, 2010 Basilone Basilone and the 7th Marines arrive on Guadalcanal to reinforce the 1st Marine Division as they defend a crucial airstrip; Basilone suffers a personal loss; the exhausted members of the 1st Marine Division are evacuated. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 28, 2010 Melbourne After the four-month ordeal on Guadalcanal, Leckie, Basilone and thousands of their comrades land in Melbourne; Leckie becomes involved with an Australian woman; Basilone is asked to return home to help sell U.S. war bonds. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 4, 2010 Gloucester/Pavavu/Banika Sledge trains for combat at Camp Elliott; Leckie is hospitalized after displaying physical and mental effects of combat. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 11, 2010 Peleliu Landing Basilone's celebrity grows on the war bonds tour; Sledge gets his first taste of combat; the 1st Marine Division meets Japanese resistance. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 18, 2010 Peleliu Airfield The Marines attempt to capture the Peleliu airfield; Leckie is evacuated from the island; Sledge learns what is required to fight another day. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 25, 2010 Peleliu Hills The Marines are determined to fight to the last man; Sledge veers to the edge of a moral collapse. Details Episode 8 Aired May 2, 2010 Iwo Jima Basilone convinces the Marines to allow him to train troops headed for combat; Basilone enjoys a whirlwind romance with a female Marine. Details Episode 9 Aired May 9, 2010 Okinawa Conditions and morality strain the Marines when they are sent to relieve an Army Division. Details Episode 10 Aired May 16, 2010 Home Leckie returns home; Sledge reunites with his family in Alabama, but is unsure why he survived unscathed. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Gary Goetzman
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 14, 2010