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The Sympathizer
After the only war the Americans have lost, American post-Vietnam war portrayals tend to lean as patriotic revenge fantasies or…
Boots
Inspired by The Pink Marine memoir, Boots expands on Greg Cope White’s story to widen its perspective from one recruit…
A Small Light
Produced by National Geographic, A Small Light is a ten-part miniseries that tells the incredible true story of Miep Gies…
Veep
There is a very good case to be made for Veep being, pound-for-pound, the best American comedy to air on…
Masters of the Air
It’s hard not to be swept away by the epicness of Masters of the Air. Produced by Steven Spielberg and…
The Looming Tower
The incredible script for this Hulu-produced series comes courtesy of Lawrence Wright, who wrote the Pulitzer-winning book the series is…
A Spy Among Friends
Based on true events, A Spy Among Friends tells the story of Kim Philby (Guy Pearce) and Nicholas Elliot (Damian…
The Law According to Lidia Poët
This six-episode whodunit isn’t breaking any new ground, but it’s entertaining and engaging, especially with the rebellious Lidia Poët (Matilda…
Snowdrop
When Blackpink’s Jisoo starred in her first lead role, it was surprising that she chose a story like Snowdrop. Sure,…
Kleo
Revenge stories are always fun, especially if you have someone like Jella Haase (who plays the titular spy Kleo) to…
Years and Years
In Years and Years, showrunner Russel T Davies (Doctor Who) takes our worst fears in 2019 and makes us live…
The Plot Against America
By imagining a plausible world in which World War II is avoided when an American populist president cozies up to…
Rise of Empires: Ottoman
This historical show with immaculate production value is about the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It’s fully in English, despite…
Transatlantic
With its unique viewpoint of World War II, Transatlantic places a slick, old Hollywood spin on the historical rescue network…
The Little Drummer Girl
The Little Drummer Girl starts slow, but it’s hard to peel your eyes away from the screen when it finally…
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