The Vietnam War 2017
“There is no single truth in war.”
What is The Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Documentary, War & Politics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 10
- First aired
- Sep 17, 2017
- Networks
- PBS
- Genres
- Documentary, War & Politics
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 10 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Vietnam War is a television series first released in 2017. Catalogued under Documentary, War & Politics. Produced and broadcast by PBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 10 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“An immersive 360‑degree documentary reveals the Vietnam War from every side.”
- Nearly 80 witness testimonies
- 360‑degree storytelling
- Views from both American and Vietnamese participants
- Rated TV‑MA, contains mature war content
Watch it if you seek a comprehensive, immersive look at the Vietnam War with multiple perspectives.
The series includes mature war imagery and adult language, making it suitable for adult viewers.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Déjà Vu (1858-1961) Mytharc Sep 17, 2017
- E2 Riding the Tiger (1961-1963) Core Sep 18, 2017
- E3 The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965) Core Sep 19, 2017
- E4 Resolve (January 1966-June 1967) Core Sep 20, 2017
- E5 This Is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967) Core Sep 21, 2017
- E6 Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968) Mytharc Sep 24, 2017
- E7 The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969) Core Sep 25, 2017
- E8 The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970) Core Sep 26, 2017
- E9 A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973) Mytharc Sep 27, 2017
- E10 The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward) Mytharc Sep 28, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What storytelling format does the series use?
It is presented as an immersive 360‑degree documentary.
How many witnesses are featured?
The series includes testimony from nearly 80 witnesses.
Does it present perspectives from both sides of the conflict?
Yes, it features Americans who fought, opponents, and Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both sides.
What is the series’ content rating?
It is rated TV‑MA.
Does the series claim a single truth about the war?
No, it states there is no single truth in war, offering multiple viewpoints.