Exterminate All the Brutes
Seen it?2021 | 1 seasons | 59 min | Documentary, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (83 on Metacritic), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Harrowing, eye-opening.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Hybrid docuseries offering an expansive exploration of the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism, from America to Africa, and its impact on society today.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Non-Theatrical Documentary. Also nominated for 1 DGA Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Raoul Peck
- Raoul PeckSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Josh HartnettAmerican Colonist / Belgian Colonist