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The Sympathizer

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2024 | 1 seasons | Drama, War & Politics

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Shōgun or The Night Manager, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Emmy, 1 Critics' Choice Award and 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 173K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Don McKellar, Park Chan-wook

  • Hoa XuandeThe Captain
  • Robert Downey Jr.Claude / Professor Hammer / Ned Godwin / Niko Damianos / Priest
  • Toan LeThe General
  • Fred Nguyen KhanBon
  • Duy NguyenMan
  • Vy LeLana
  • Nguyen Cao Ky DuyenMadame
  • Phan Gia Nhat LinhCrapulent Major
  • Alan TrongSonny
  • Kieu ChinhCrapulent Major's Mother