About this season
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Episodes (5)
1. America Goes to War
5.6Aired 30 April 2025 • 72 min
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
2. Civil War
6.7Aired 30 April 2025 • 73 min
Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
3. Life Is Cheap
5.0Aired 30 April 2025 • 72 min
The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.
4. Why Are We Even Here?
5.0Aired 30 April 2025 • 80 min
As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.
5. The End of the Road
6.7Aired 30 April 2025 • 84 min
"In the end, the human toll is enormous." The legacy of the war extends far beyond the fall of Saigon. History repeats itself in Iraq and Afghanistan.