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Waco: The Aftermath

2023·Show
5Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb7.3Metacritic526.6Rotten Tomatoes29%90%
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, crime, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The siege was just the beginning.

Explore the wide-ranging fallout succeeding the tragic events that took place in Waco, TX: the trials of the surviving members of the Branch Davidian sect and the rise of homegrown terrorist, Timothy McVeigh.
Waco Siege AftermathRise of ExtremismPsychological TraumaHistorical DramaPolitical IntrigueCrime InvestigationCharacter-Driven NarrativeBleak and Tense Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
Written by:
John Temple, Alice Dennard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Waco: The Aftermath

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Where can I stream Waco: The Aftermath legally?

fuboTVParamount+Paramount+ with ShowtimeSpectrum On Demand

Waco: The Aftermath is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Waco: The Aftermath worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Waco: The Aftermath rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does Waco: The Aftermath have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes.

Is Waco: The Aftermath based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Waco: The Aftermath?

Critics41
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Waco: The Aftermath higher (76) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Waco: The Aftermath air?

It ran from 2023 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Waco: The Aftermath in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Waco: The Aftermath?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Waco: The Aftermath in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.