Miniseries Review

Launching on Apple TV+ on January 26th with two episodes (and then one weekly for seven weeks), ‘Masters of the Air’ represents the latest series from executive producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who have seen success with their previous two efforts, ‘The Pacific’ and ‘Band of Brothers’.But after two primarily land-based series, the team –– which also includes writers John Orloff and Graham Yost and directors Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Dee Rees and Tim Van Patten –– have turned their attention to adapting Donald L.

Miller’s non-fiction tome about one of the most famous bombing groups of the war. Though the past two limited series were on HBO, you probably won’t notice much of a difference given the expansive budget Apple offers its prestige shows. Of

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Miniseries Episodes

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1. Part One

January 25th, 20241 hr 6 min

Led by Majors Cleven and Egan, the 100th Bomb Group arrives in England and joins the 8th Air Force's campaign against Nazi Germany.

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2. Part Two

January 25th, 20241 hr

The 100th bombs German U-boat pens in Norway. With the help of Lt. Crosby's navigating, a damaged B-17 struggles to get back to Britain.

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3. Part Three

February 1st, 202453 min

The group participates in its largest mission to date—the bombing of vital aircraft manufacturing plants deep within Germany.

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4. Part Four

February 8th, 202456 min

Lt. Rosenthal joins the 100th just as one of its crews reaches a milestone. The U-boat pens at Bremen become a target for the second time.

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5. Part Five

February 15th, 202457 min

Rosie's next mission signals a significant shift in the 100th's bombing strategy. Crosby receives a promotion, but it comes with a high price.

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6. Part Six

February 22nd, 20241 hr 5 min

Rosie and his crew are sent to rest at a country estate. Crosby meets an intriguing British officer at Oxford. Egan faces the essence of Nazi evil.

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7. Part Seven

February 29th, 202453 min

The prisoners of Stalag Luft III attempt to connect with the outside world. Berlin becomes the 100th's primary target. Rosie makes a crucial decision.

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8. Part Eight

March 7th, 202455 min

Crosby prepares for D-Day. The POWs wonder how the Allied landing will affect their fate. Tuskegee pilots attack targets in Southern France.

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9. Part Nine

March 14th, 20241 hr 22 min

The POWs are marched across Germany—and Rosie makes a gruesome discovery—as the war comes to its conclusion.