A group of soldiers standing in silhouette on a poster for Band of Brothers (2001)
One of the greatest powers that dramatic television has is the ability to shed a spotlight on topics that are otherwise deemed to be controversial, or potentially upsetting. War is by no means a subject that is easy to talk about, but it has certainly served as the basis for some truly incredible works of storytelling. Whether it's based on real events or taking place in a fictional universe, great dramatic shows have the length and dexterity to examine the ramifications of war.
9 ‘The Underground Railroad’ 1 season The Underground Railroad is an inventive mix of fantasy and nonfiction that sheds a spotlight on a real heroic movement during one of the most horrific periods in American history. Set amidst the American Civil War, the masterful Amazon Prime miniseries from Moonlight director Barry Jenkins imagines if the “Underground Railroad” that helped freed slaves escape to the Union states was a literal transportation network.
Release Date August 28, 2005 Creator Bruno Heller, William J.
While its themes of genocide and ignorance are sadly more relevant than ever before, Generation Kill has an acidic sense of dark humor that differentiates itself from other war dramas. While it is only seven episodes in length, it's not an experience that anyone watching will forget after they complete it.
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