Generation Kill
Seen it?2008 | 1 seasons | War & Politics, Drama, Action & Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 3 Emmys and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 action fans and history buffs.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
The first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of an elite group of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion along with an embedded Rolling Stone reporter. A vivid account of the soldiers and of the forces that guided them in an often-improvised initiative.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 3 Emmys and 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 395K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by David Simon
- Alexander SkarsgårdBrad Colbert
- James RansoneJosh Ray Person
- Lee TergesenEvan Wright
- Jon HuertasAntonio Espera
- Stark SandsNathaniel Fick
- Owain YeomanEric Kocher
- Billy LushHarold Trombley
- Chance KellyStephen Ferrando
- Michael KellyBryan Patterson
- Jonah LotanRobert Bryan