The Dirty Dozen 1988
What is The Dirty Dozen?
The Dirty Dozen is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under War & Politics, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 11
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 30, 1988
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- War & Politics, Drama
- Updated
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The Dirty Dozen is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under War & Politics, Drama. Produced and broadcast by FOX. Current status: Canceled. Spans 1 seasons and 11 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A hardened lieutenant leads a band of prisoner‑soldiers on daring WWII missions.”
- WWII setting with high stakes
- Focus on a tough leader and his squad
- Ensemble of convicts turned commandos
- Limited episode count may restrict character development
- May follow familiar war‑film formulas
Watch it if you enjoy gritty World War II dramas about unconventional soldiers.
Features combat and military themes, best suited for mature viewers.
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What is the premise of the series?
The series follows a group of military prisoners in World War II who become soldiers under Lt. Danko’s command.
When and where is the series set?
It is set in 1944 during World War II, leading up to the Normandy landings.
Who leads the squad?
The squad is led by Lt. Danko, described as a tough, no‑nonsense officer.
How many members are in the unit?
The unit consists of twelve convicts trained as commandos.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a war drama blending action and historical elements.
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