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1 season · 2 episodes · best: S1E2 "Part 2: The Standoff" 8.0

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Few had ever heard of the Branch Davidians and their leader until a raid by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms that led to a 51-day stand-off with the FBI. Who was David Koresh and why were many prepared to die for him?

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Religious Extremism
FBI Siege
Psychological Thriller
Biographical
Social Commentary
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Dark Themes

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Mike CarusoDavid Koresh

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Directors: Christopher Spencer

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January 28, 2018 · January 29, 2018 · Ended

First aired: January 28, 2018
Last aired: January 29, 2018
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 2 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 6 countries

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Where can I stream Waco: Madman or Messiah?

Prime

Disney+

A&E

A&E Crime Central

In the United States, Waco: Madman or Messiah streams on Prime, Disney+, and A&E Crime Central, and it is free with ads on A&E. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Waco: Madman or Messiah worth watching?

75

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Waco: Madman or Messiah okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Waco: Madman or Messiah?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 85 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching Waco: Madman or Messiah?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.