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TV-MA
2008
1 Season
8.5 (55,841)

Generation Kill is a war drama series aired on HBO in 2008, based on Evan Wright's memoir of the same name. The show follows the story of a group of Marines during the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, and their experiences in the early days of the conflict. The show features an ensemble cast led by Jon Huertas as Sgt. Antonio 'Poke' Espera, Jonah Lotan as Wright, and Alexander SkarsgÃ¥rd as Sgt. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert. The other notable members of the cast include Chance Kelly as Lt. Col. Stephen 'Godfather' Ferrando, Kellan Lutz as Cpl. Jason Lilley, Stark Sands as Sgt. Nathan 'Nate' Fick, and many others. The show is set in Iraq in 2003, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Marines of the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion are tasked with leading the way into Iraq, scouting ahead of the main invasion force, and reporting back to their superiors. The show portrays the various challenges faced by the Marines, including the harsh living conditions, the uncertainty of the situation, and the dangers of the battlefield. One of the most striking aspects of the show is its realism. The production team went to great lengths to ensure that the show accurately depicted the experiences of the Marines it portrays. This meant learning the various protocols and procedures used by the military, as well as the language and terminology used by the Marines themselves. The result is a show that feels authentic and immersive, giving viewers a glimpse into the world of the modern soldier. The characters in the show are also highly developed and multi-dimensional. They each have their own unique quirks and personalities, and as the show progresses, we come to understand their individual motivations and perspectives. This helps to create a compelling narrative, as we see the conflict in Iraq through the eyes of the Marines on the ground. Despite its dark subject matter, the show also has several moments of humor. This is in part due to the camaraderie between the Marines, who often engage in banter and playful teasing with each other. These moments of levity help to offset the more serious moments in the show, providing a sense of balance that makes it easier to watch. In terms of its production values, Generation Kill is top-notch. The show's cinematography is excellent, with the camera work often placing viewers right in the middle of the action. The various set pieces, from the bombed-out streets of Baghdad to the desolate deserts of Iraq, are all expertly crafted and feel incredibly realistic. Overall, Generation Kill is a poignant and powerful portrayal of the Iraq War. It offers a compelling look into the lives of the soldiers who fought in the conflict, and the various challenges they faced on the ground. The show is both informative and engaging, and is certainly worth a watch for anyone interested in military history or war dramas.

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Seasons

7. Bomb in the Garden

August 24, 2008

Bravo reaches Baghdad, where the men are shocked by the sheer size and scope of the city. They set up shop in an abandoned cigarette factory and get a chance to rest for a bit, although the factory grounds aren't quite as secure as they'd like. Hampered by having only one translator for the battalion, First Recon can only send out sporadic patrols into the city. During those patrols they discover the list of problems the Iraqis face is much greater than the Marines could imagine. Their attempts to help are thwarted by ever-changing assignments, a lack of necessary supplies, unruly locals and cultural misunderstandings. While Colbert worries about his friend Kocher, who has been demoted, Fick becomes more and more disillusioned with the lack of a plan in Baghdad, and refuses an order that would put his men in danger. The men learn their final night in Baghdad is upon them and celebrate in a soccer stadium. They head south to an abandoned Iraqi army base to wrap things up, but not before Ferrando's misguided enthusiasm has disastrous results. The Marines take inventory and reflect on their time in Iraq, and tensions that have been simmering throughout finally boil over during a friendly football game. Scribe says his goodbyes to the men and has an interesting conversation with Ferrando before heading off. One of the Recon Marines shows the movie he's put together from footage he's shot. The men enjoy the sights and sounds before drifting off.

6. Stay Frosty

August 17, 2008

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. Meanwhile, Ferrando relays to his officers the news that his counterpart in the Regimental Combat Team has been relieved of duty despite achieving his objective. Encino Man takes Ferrando's speech to heart and puts Fick on notice that there will be no more questioning of his orders. First Recon's next mission is to escort civilians fleeing from Baghdad down the highway. The men are overcome by the humanity and try to help, which gives Fick pause. Colbert and the others realize that with Baghdad being the next stop for the American forces, their war has probably come to an end, which rankles Ferrando, who itches to get back in the game. After reuniting with an old friend who tells horror stories about the Marine reservists, First Recon heads to Baqubah, a town north of Baghdad, to go up against Iraqi armor--with those same reservists in tow. Despite some mishaps along the way, the mission is successful, and the Marines take some prisoners. Unfortunately, Sgt. Eric Kocher, Colbert's counterpart in Bravo 3, and one of his men are accused by a reservist of mistreating a prisoner. First Recon heads back to Baghdad, unsure of what their role will be in the city.

5. A Burning Dog

August 10, 2008

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. First Recon finally gets a chance to use their skills and exploit some intelligence from Iraqi locals about an ambush at a bridge ahead. For once, First Recon isn't tasked with heading straight into the ambush, but instead gets to rest and watch as better armed LAVs assault the bridge. With the ambush thought to be quelled, Colbert's team is ordered to lead Bravo across the bridge. They quickly discover that the enemy combatants still have some fight in them, but led by Colbert, they manage to escape almost unscathed. After regrouping, Bravo is ordered to cross the bridge again, this time with Bravo 3 in the lead, and again hits a snag. The following morning, First Recon examines the bodies of the men they fought the night before, and discover their enemy is not who they imagined. Bravo continues north to Al Muwafaqiyah, where they are tasked with setting up another roadblock and with destroying the Republican Guard outpost, which, unfortunately, is in the town's only school. Despite Colbert's exhortations to the men to hold their fire unless its absolutely necessary, Bravo has an incident at the road block. As they again head north, the inexactitude of the war weighs heavily on the men.

4. Combat Jack

August 3, 2008

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. After expressing their dismay to their commander, Alpha is tasked with a different mission: to recover the body of a captured Marine who was murdered in Ah Shatra, which takes a twist when a CIA-trained army of Iraqi Freedom Fighters arrives and then just as quickly departs. Meanwhile, Bravo pushes north, clearing hamlets and facing heavy fire. Along the way, Trombley is able to redeem himself, at least a bit in the eyes of his fellow Marines. As Alpha heads into Ah Shatra, Bravo sets up a roadblock outside of Al Hayy. The men debate the proper protocol to stop cars, but it's a fine line between being cautious and putting oneself at risk. Bravo steps off as Alpha returns to the fold, having raised more questions with their mission in Ah Shatra than they answered.

3. Screwby

July 27, 2008

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 and the hamlet is obliterated. On new orders, Bravo heads to the town of Ar Rifa, where Fick tries to take control of a dangerous situation created by Encino Man, who requests an artillery strike on a phantom RPG team. After Alpha Company shells the town, Ferrando issues a new, more urgent order: push ahead 40 kilometers and capture an airstrip controlled by Iraqi's Republican Guard and defended by tanks. Widescreen.

2. The Cradle of Civilization

July 20, 2008

Under orders to consider any Iraqi carrying a weapon hostile, Bravo busts north towards Nasiriyah. Prompted by an anxious Major General Mattis, Ferrando orders Bravo to cross the Euphrates the next night, but they end up entering Nasiriyah by day, driving through the city with minimal gunfire, save for an AK-47 assault by Platoon 3 leader "Captain America" McGraw on an empty car. Heading north to Mesopotamia, Bravo continues to lag behind other companies, partly because of a wrong turn. 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, during which Trombley scores his first kill. Elated and relatively unscathed, the platoon celebrates its triumph.

1. Get Some

July 13, 2008

In the northern desert of Kuwait, First Recon Marines prepare to invade Iraq as the "tip of the spear" for Operation Iraqi Freedom. At the Camp Mathilda staging ground, soldiers in First Recon's Bravo Company combat boredom, cramped tents, a lack of Humvee supplies, mustache protocol, officer ineptitude, a wind storm, an espresso machine fire, and rumors of J-Lo's death while awaiting orders from Col. Stephen "Godfather" Ferrando, the raspy-throated Commander of First Recon. They also welcome a writer ("Scribe") from Rolling Stone magazine, who'll be embedded with Bravo's five-vehicle Platoon 2 unit, riding in a Humvee with Team Leader Brad "Iceman" Colbert, driver Ray Person, and Lance Cpl. Harold Trombley. After an unexpected (and portentous) mass delivery of pizza, the soldiers finally break camp, pack up their Humvees, and cross the northern border into Iraq--and an uncertain future.

Description

The show is set in Iraq in 2003, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Marines of the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion are tasked with leading the way into Iraq, scouting ahead of the main invasion force, and reporting back to their superiors. The show portrays the various challenges faced by the Marines, including the harsh living conditions, the uncertainty of the situation, and the dangers of the battlefield.

One of the most striking aspects of the show is its realism. The production team went to great lengths to ensure that the show accurately depicted the experiences of the Marines it portrays. This meant learning the various protocols and procedures used by the military, as well as the language and terminology used by the Marines themselves. The result is a show that feels authentic and immersive, giving viewers a glimpse into the world of the modern soldier.

The characters in the show are also highly developed and multi-dimensional. They each have their own unique quirks and personalities, and as the show progresses, we come to understand their individual motivations and perspectives. This helps to create a compelling narrative, as we see the conflict in Iraq through the eyes of the Marines on the ground.

Despite its dark subject matter, the show also has several moments of humor. This is in part due to the camaraderie between the Marines, who often engage in banter and playful teasing with each other. These moments of levity help to offset the more serious moments in the show, providing a sense of balance that makes it easier to watch.

In terms of its production values, Generation Kill is top-notch. The show's cinematography is excellent, with the camera work often placing viewers right in the middle of the action. The various set pieces, from the bombed-out streets of Baghdad to the desolate deserts of Iraq, are all expertly crafted and feel incredibly realistic.

Overall, Generation Kill is a poignant and powerful portrayal of the Iraq War. It offers a compelling look into the lives of the soldiers who fought in the conflict, and the various challenges they faced on the ground. The show is both informative and engaging, and is certainly worth a watch for anyone interested in military history or war dramas.

Generation Kill is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (7 episodes). The series first aired on July 13, 2008.

Where to Watch Generation Kill

Generation Kill is available for streaming on the HBO website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Generation Kill on demand at HBO Max, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Hulu, HBO NOW, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.