Generation Kill

2008 • HBO

4.9

94 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (7)

1 Part 1: Get Some

7/13/08

In the northern desert of Kuwait, First Recon Marines prepare to invade Iraq as the 'tip of the spear' for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

2 Part 2: The Cradle of Civilization

7/20/08

Under orders to consider any Iraqi carrying a weapon hostile, Bravo busts north towards Nasiriyah. Chomping at the bit while others are carrying the fight, the platoon finally gets 'lit up' in a violent but successful skirmish in Al Gharraf.

3 Part 3: Screwby

7/27/08

Having survived its first trial by fire, Bravo presses forward, awaiting orders for a new recon mission. Scoping out a roadside hamlet, the company watches in horror and disbelief as a regimental combat team arrives with guns firing.

4 Part 4: Combat Jack

8/3/08

Having raced to capture the airfield, First Recon is now miles ahead of the rest of the American force and has some time to rest and regroup. The abandoned supply truck has been looted and destroyed and the company is now down to one meal a day.

5 Part 5: A Burning Dog

8/10/08

As they scope a tiny hamlet, the men of Bravo are frustrated by the capricious nature of the war, and Colbert struggles to defend the actions of the higher-ups. Meanwhile, First Recon runs into a number of surprises as they try to cross a bridge.

6 Part 6: Stay Frosty

8/17/08

Outside of Al Kut, Captain America is over-eager in his attempts to subdue a prisoner, while his men's growing disillusionment with his command is growing more apparent.

7 Part 7: Bomb in the Garden

8/24/08

Bravo reaches Baghdad, where the men are shocked by the sheer size and scope of the city. As their time there comes to an end, the Marines take inventory and reflect--even as tensions boil over and disaster strikes.

About this show

Get ready to see the new face of American war. This seven-part HBO miniseries focuses on 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.

Ratings and reviews

4.9

94 reviews

A Google user

February 7, 2014

I adore this series, of all the series I watch, this is one I can come back too and watch again and again. Seriously if you have even a slight interest in weapons or military this is the series for you, even if you don't, it's hysterical! My only issue is there should be more.... 5 stars, every time!

Francis Cook

July 19, 2014

In-your-face gung ho shock and awe as viewed by the detached E coast journalist with a chip of cynicism on his shoulder

6 people found this review helpful

Neil Stott

October 17, 2015

Very thoughtful series loved it ,shows war for the inhumane chaos it is .great cast amazing filming perfect modern war drama.

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