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Season 1 – Turning Point: The Vietnam War

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From the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon, this thought-provoking documentary series examines the cost and consequences of the Vietnam War.
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Bob Strauss San Francisco Chronicle May 2
4/4
“Turning Point: The Vietnam War,” may be dense with information, yet is edited and delivered in a manner that feels fleet while still getting the job done. Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com Apr 30
“Turning Point: The Vietnam War” proves that the more we piece together, the clearer the deception's atrocious expanse becomes. They also clarify the damage wrought by our collective amnesia and our refusal to learn from history. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media May 14
This in-depth docuseries chronicles how U.S. involvement in Vietnam between 1954 and 1975 evolved from a small, covert Cold War mission into a long, costly, and failed conflict with ongoing national repercussions. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider May 1
Turning Point: The Vietnam War is a thoughtful, meticulous and considered examination of the U.S.’s involvement in Vietnam and how it changed how we saw our government. Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) Apr 30
There probably isn’t a whole lot of revelation and new insights in this series, but...the way the whole thing is presented, especially through the interviewees, is effectively compelling and feels fresh. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael D May 29 The Vietnam War's complexity presents a significant challenge in achieving a balanced presentation encompassing factual information, personal accounts, and appropriate scope. While the series successfully addresses this challenge, the episodic structure could benefit from improved viewer accessibility. A 90-minute final episode is excessively long, particularly given the density of information presented. See more William N May 18 Not as compelling as Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War, and fails to supplant PBS's "Vietnam: A Television History" as the greatest Vietnam documentary ever made. See more Michael W @mawilps May 14 This Vietnam War docuseries was really good. The entire crew did an excellent job on telling the story of what really happened in Vietnam, the government corruption, and the peoples' tragic and terrifying stories of what they experienced there. If you haven't seen this docuseries yet, check it out sometime. It's a must see. See more Bananas n S May 4 I really enjoyed the first two installments of Turning Point (9/11 and the Cold War). This one is just lost on me. Yes, there is some intense footage and the stories are important, but it just felt pieced together. It probably was. Some Netflix executives pumping out more content because the first two series did well, so they force a third with no heart. See more Read all reviews
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Fredrik Logevall

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Brian Knappenberger

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 30, 2025 America Goes to War As Cold War tensions escalate, the U.S. secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 30, 2025 Civil War Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel; the US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 30, 2025 Life Is Cheap The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand; firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 30, 2025 Why Are We Even Here? As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, U.S. veterans speak out against the war; the Kent State shootings outrage millions. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 30, 2025 The End of the Road In the end, the human toll is enormous; the legacy of the war extends far beyond the fall of Saigon; history repeats itself in Iraq and Afghanistan. Details

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Season Info

Director
Brian Knappenberger
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, History, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 30, 2025
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