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1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E1 "In the Beginning..." 7.4

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This docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993.

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March 22, 2023 · March 22, 2023 · Ended

First aired: March 22, 2023
Last aired: March 22, 2023
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating: TV-MA
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Waco: American Apocalypse?

Netflix

In the United States, Waco: American Apocalypse streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Waco: American Apocalypse worth watching?

71

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Will I feel good after watching Waco: American Apocalypse?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for ambiguity.