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Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War

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2024 | 1 seasons | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and almost no lasting buzz. 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 the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
Rated TV-14: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.

With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

  • Aylam OrianSelf - Vladimir Putin