TV series

Generation Kill

Name: Generation Kill
Released: 2008
Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, James Ransone, Lee Tergesen, Jon Huertas, Stark Sands

2008· 1 seasonTV-MA★ 7.9Ended

On HBO — From Company Pictures · Blown Deadline Productions

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Synopsis

The first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of an elite group of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion along with an embedded Rolling Stone reporter. A vivid account of the soldiers and of the forces that guided them in an often-improvised initiative.

Themes

based on novel or book miniseries iraq war desert warfare nostalgic us military war journalism inspirational violence hilarious exhilarated instructive

Episodes

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E1 Get SomeNext upJul 13, 2008 · 69 min · ★ 6.5
Synopsis
First Recon Marines prepare to invade Iraq at the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While the Bravo Company waits to receive their orders at Camp Mathilda in Kuwait, they learn that Rolling Stone columnist Evan Wright will be embedded with them.
Guest stars: David Barrera (Gunnery Sgt. Ray 'Casey Kasem' Griego), J. Salome Martinez (Cpl. Jeffrey 'Dirty Earl' Carisalez), Nabil Elouahabi (Meesh), Langley Kirkwood (Sgt. Steven Lovell), Daniel Fox (Pfc. John Christeson), Bjorn Steinbach (Cpl. Michael Stinetorf), Theo Landey (Sgt. Damon Fawcett), Darron Meyer (Cpl. Cody Scott)
E2 The Cradle of CivilizationJul 20, 2008 · 68 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Under orders to consider any Iraqi carrying a weapon hostile, Bravo busts north towards Nasiriyah. Chomping at the bit while others are carrying the fight, the platoon finally gets 'lit up' in a violent but successful skirmish in Al Gharraf.
E3 ScrewbyJul 27, 2008 · 64 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Bravo Company waits for their next orders, while scoping out a roadside firefight, they watch in shock as a regimental combat team arrives with guns blazing.
Guest stars: Badria Timimi (Bedouin Mother)
E4 Combat JackAug 3, 2008 · 67 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
After capturing an Iraqi airstrip, the First Recon is ahead of the other American and Coalition troops, which gives them time to regroup.
Guest stars: Tyrone Keogh (Charlie Marine), Antonio David Lyons (Chaplain)
E5 A Burning DogAug 10, 2008 · 70 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
First Recon get their orders to cross a local Iraqi bridge, which gives them their first chance to use local Iraqi citizens. As First Recon gets closer to the bridge, they are ambushed.
Guest stars: Josh Barrett (Sgt. Larry Shawn ' PAPPY ' Patrick)
E6 Stay FrostyAug 17, 2008 · 67 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
First Recon get their next mission, which is to help escort the Iraqi civilians leaving Baghdad from a nearby highway, while trying to help them flee, the men see the humanity in the Iraqi civilians; First Recon come to the realization that since Baghdad is the next stop for American and Coalition forces, their war is almost at a close.
Guest stars: Michael Mosley (Gunnery Sgt. Robert Swarr)
E7 Bomb in the GardenAug 24, 2008 · 68 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Having reached Baghdad, Bravo Team is shocked at the size of the city. While First Recon begin doing their daily patrols in Baghdad, they find out the obstacles that they and the Iraqis face is much greater than they could ever think of.