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Masters of the Air

2024Show1 season9 episodesTV-MA

DramaWar & Politics
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic726.6Rotten Tomatoes85%73%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama series about history and war, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 9 episodes · best: S1E3 "Part Three" 8.6

Episodes

8.1

Story

We came from every corner of the country, with a common purpose: to bring the war to Hitler's doorstep.

During World War II, airmen risk their lives with the 100th Bomb Group, a brotherhood forged by courage, loss, and triumph.

Feels like

  • Visceral WWII Aerial Combat
  • Brotherhood and Camaraderie
  • High-Stakes Tension
  • Historical Epic Drama
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Emotional Trauma and Loss
  • Cinematic Spectacle
  • Gritty Realism
  • Ensemble Character Study

Cast

24 of 174 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Cary Joji Fukunaga, Ryan Fleck, Dee Rees
Written by
John Orloff, Joel Anderson Thompson, Morwenna Banks
Music by
Blake Neely

Everyone

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Facts

January 25, 2024 · March 14, 2024 · Ended

First aired
January 25, 2024
Last aired
March 14, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

P.O.W. Camp, Aborted Arc, Sole Survivor +9

  • P.O.W. Camp
  • Aborted Arc
  • Sole Survivor
  • You Are in Command Now
  • War Is Hell
  • Desk Jockey
  • Took a Level in Jerkass
  • Personal Effects Reveal
  • Frontline General
  • Inter-Service Rivalry
  • More Dakka
  • Sitting Duck

12 of 86 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Masters of the Air?"

Questions about Masters of the Air

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Masters of the Air?

Apple TV

In the United States, Masters of the Air streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Masters of the Air worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72).

Will Masters of the Air scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does Masters of the Air use?

P.O.W. CampAborted ArcSole SurvivorYou Are in Command NowWar Is HellDesk JockeyTook a Level in JerkassPersonal Effects RevealFrontline GeneralInter-Service RivalryMore DakkaSitting Duckand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including P.O.W. Camp, Aborted Arc, and Sole Survivor.