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2 seasons · 5 episodes · best: S1E2 "Back with a Vengeance" 7.8

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From the 2014 seizure of Crimea to the invasion of Ukraine, this is the inside story of a decade of clashes - as told by the Western leaders who traded blows with Putin's Russia.

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Political Documentary
Russian Geopolitics
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Directors: Lotte Murphy-Johnson, Tim Stirzaker, Max Stern

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January 30, 2023 · February 5, 2024 · Still running

First aired: January 30, 2023
Latest episode: February 5, 2024
Status: Still running
Length: 2 seasons · 5 episodes
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, France
Available in: 10 countries

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Where can I stream Putin vs the West?

Britbox

BBC Select

In the United States, Putin vs the West streams on Britbox and BBC Select. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Putin vs the West worth watching?

87

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

How long does it take to watch Putin vs the West?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 2 seasons of about 58 minutes each since 2023, and it's still in production.