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Generation Kill

2008·Show
7Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
84
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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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About

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 along with an embedded Rolling Stone reporter. A vivid account of the soldiers and of the forces that guided them in an often-improvised initiative.
Iraq WarMilitary MiniseriesEmbedded JournalismMarine CorpsWar DramaPolitical CommentaryCharacter-DrivenBleak RealismEnsemble Cast

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Questions about Generation Kill

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Where can I stream Generation Kill legally?

Generation Kill is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Generation Kill worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Generation Kill rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Generation Kill have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 7 episodes of about 65 minutes each.

Is Generation Kill based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Generation Kill?

Critics83
Audiences87

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 87 out of 100, so both groups see Generation Kill much the same way.

When did Generation Kill air?

It ran from 2008 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Generation Kill in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Generation Kill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Generation Kill in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Generation Kill use?

No Good Deed Goes UnpunishedRunning GagMistaken for RacistField PromotionMajor Injury UnderreactionBlatant LiesAdaptation ExpansionRousing SpeechI Just Shot Marvin in the FaceBoisterous BruiserBunny-Ears LawyerMust Have Caffeineand 122 more

TV Tropes lists 134 storytelling tropes for Generation Kill, including No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, Running Gag, Mistaken for Racist.