An honest, albeit horrifying, exploration of World War II, The Pacific is a visually stunning miniseries not for the faint of heart. Read critic reviews
The Pacific (2010)
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1. Guadalcanal/Leckie
Air date: Mar 14, 2010
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.
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2. Basilone
Air date: Mar 21, 2010
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.
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3. Melbourne
Air date: Mar 28, 2010
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.
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4. Gloucester/Pavavu/Banika
Air date: Apr 4, 2010
Sledge trains for combat at Camp Elliott; Leckie is hospitalized after displaying physical and mental effects of combat.
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5. Peleliu Landing
Air date: Apr 11, 2010
Basilone's celebrity grows on the war bonds tour; Sledge gets his first taste of combat; the 1st Marine Division meets Japanese resistance.
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6. Peleliu Airfield
Air date: Apr 18, 2010
The Marines attempt to capture the Peleliu airfield; Leckie is evacuated from the island; Sledge learns what is required to fight another day.
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7. Peleliu Hills
Air date: Apr 25, 2010
The Marines are determined to fight to the last man; Sledge veers to the edge of a moral collapse.
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8. Iwo Jima
Air date: May 2, 2010
Basilone convinces the Marines to allow him to train troops headed for combat; Basilone enjoys a whirlwind romance with a female Marine.
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9. Okinawa
Air date: May 9, 2010
Conditions and morality strain the Marines when they are sent to relieve an Army Division.
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10. Home
Air date: May 16, 2010
Leckie returns home; Sledge reunites with his family in Alabama, but is unsure why he survived unscathed.
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"The Pacific," the American television series that premiered in 2010. Plot: "The Pacific" is a historical drama that follows the experiences of three U.S. Marines - Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge - as they fight in the Pacific theater during World War II. The series is based on real events and is a powerful exploration of the physical and emotional tolls of war. The show is well-written, with the narrative exploring the camaraderie, sacrifice, and challenges of the soldiers. Acting: The acting in "The Pacific" is excellent, with each actor delivering a nuanced and compelling performance. James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello, and Jon Seda are standout performers, bringing a depth and authenticity to their respective roles. The supporting cast is also strong, and the show does a good job of developing its characters, even those with limited screen time. Cinematography and Direction: The show's cinematography and direction are both exceptional, with the series' directors and cinematographers capturing the brutality and intensity of combat in the Pacific theater. The show's battle scenes are some of the most intense and realistic ever filmed, and the direction is confident and assured, keeping the viewer engaged throughout. Music: The music in "The Pacific" is also exceptional, with composer Hans Zimmer delivering a powerful and emotional score that perfectly complements the show's tone and themes. The use of music is particularly effective in heightening the emotional impact of the series' most poignant moments. Overall, "The Pacific" is a powerful and moving exploration of the sacrifices made by U.S. Marines during World War II. The show's excellent writing, acting, cinematography, direction, and music all come together to create a deeply affecting viewing experience. However, some viewers may find the show's graphic violence and depiction of war to be too intense. Nonetheless, "The Pacific" is a must-watch for fans of historical dramas and war films, and I highly recommend it.
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One of the best series I have ever seen.
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Based on real events, nasty, terrible and horrifying. The most horrifying part is what war does to men's minds. Some here say it's propaganda. It's not. It's based on pretty transgressive, very personal war-memoir books.
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Whilst not quite as enthralling as band of brothers, had I not watched it first, I'd never have had anything to compare it to. It is in its on rigth, a damn good series!
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The Pacific really shows the intense, violent, graphic effects of war on soldiers and civilians. Shows the messiness of WW2 in the pacific and how the soldiers were literally just trying to survive in some island that rains every single day. Overall a great show to watch if you wanna feel depressed and shocked at how cruel humanity can be.
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I was so excited to watch this after Band of Brothers... then the 2nd episode spends 5 minutes focusing on a guy taking a crap. Wtf? What a disgusting insult to the veterans to focus on some guy defecating for a significant portion of the episode. Totally turned me off, won't be watching any more of the show.
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Scènes de combat super réalistes avec un acting très convincing. Scènes dans le civil un peu plus clichées. Overall très très bonne série sur la Second Guerre Mondiale et le Pacific theater, quasi on par with Band of Brothers.
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People struggle to appreciate the Pacific as much as they did Band of Brothers for a myriad of reasons, including our populace's preference of the European theater over the Pacific theater (which was harder to whitewash), the disjointed nature of the island hopping campaign in composing a narration, and the fact that all of the main characters were not in one company as they were in Band of Brothers. Facing all of those obstacles, the Pacific was masterfully executed from the script to the acting. Having delved into the source material from "Helmet for my Pillow" to Eugene Sledge's "With the Old Breed," the series conveys these men's military experience about as well as can be done through film. Watch the mini-series and by all means, read the two memoirs- but if you only read one, read "With the Old Breed."
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Absolutely amazing. Can't believe it took me so long to see it. The last episode had me more emotional than anything in recent memory. A must watch.
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The Pacific is even more visceral than its not-so-distant HBO relative, Band of Brothers. However, once again HBO produces a war miniseries with excellent cinematography and some gripping stories. The Pacific suffers from a few subplots that, while, watchable, fail to draw interest away from the main storylines, as well as a host of characters that don't quite measure up to the high standards BoB originally set.
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