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- 2020
- TV-MA
- Paramount Network
- 2020
- TV-MA
- Paramount Network
Summary Based on the Israeli television series Charlie Golf One, Army medics based in Afghanistan deal with both dangerous and more light-hearted moments while saving lives in this comedic drama produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
Created By: Roberto Benabib
- 2020
- TV-MA
- Paramount Network
- 2020
- TV-MA
- Paramount Network
68 Whiskey
Season 1 Premiere: Jan 15, 2020
Metascore
Generally Favorable
61
3.0
Summary Based on the Israeli television series Charlie Golf One, Army medics based in Afghanistan deal with both dangerous and more light-hearted moments while saving lives in this comedic drama produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.
Created By: Roberto Benabib
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
61
50% Positive
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50% Mixed
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68 Whiskey moves confidently into the small but mighty clique of military comedies that balance the absurdist tragedy of war with the intense emotional bonds and improvised code of ethics on the front lines. ... Chalk up another win for the new kid on cable's block.
“68 Whiskey” won’t make anyone forget “M*A*S*H” — or even “Catch-22,” for that matter — but it tries hard to provide at least a taste of what life is like in a modern-day war zone fraught with lurking danger and, at times, death.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 22 User Ratings
3.0
23% Positive
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Generally Unfavorable
Based on 22 User Ratings
3.0
23% Positive
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68% Negative
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While not perfect, particularly when the writers try to incorporate stories inspired by what's going on in the civilian world into a military one (opioid manufacturers and transgenderism), the show reminds me of so many of those I served with in a fresh way. Most Hollywood depictions of the military fall into either an inaccurately flag-waving jingoism that paints over the cracks or a depressingly nihilistic bashing of all things American, the military included. 68 Whiskey introduces audiences to soldiers as they are, flawed but brave, warts and all, and allows us to follow on an adventure of flawed but not terrible writing, and great acting and visuals. Also, the Pashto they speak is very good, a rarity in Hollywood. Hopefully the writing can be improved if it is picked up for a second season.
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I was so disappointed with this show, it could've been great, however from the start it's just another SJW show, well they lost my viewership.
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There are so many decent and occasionally provocative dynamics to play out between these characters, and with a few native Afghani characters, that it becomes increasingly frustrating that 68 Whiskey, despite being a show with apparent swagger, has so little confidence in itself.
The pilot doesn’t even really play into the absurdity of war a la “Catch-22.” It’s unclear what “68 Whiskey” is trying to do but whatever it is, it’s not doing it well.
As a female veteran I find this show very degrading, war is not a joke, and to portray our soldiers as **** and drug runners is not funny to me or any one else that has served in our military. Shame on you Ron Howard
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A complete disappointment. I won't comment on its authenticity because I've never served, but at the very base level it fails to even entertain. If Hollywood really wanted to tell the story of 68 Whiskey they should have taken the time to do it right. As it stands now, the writing needs substantial work and the acting is questionable at best. Everyone involved in this production should be embarrassed.
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This had so much potential to be good. Lazy writing and cliche lines don’t make for good tv. They’ve also taken the few bad apples in the military & lumped them Into one platoon to make the military look as stupid as possible. If you’re looking for a MASH reboot, keep looking. If you like senseless, mind numbing tv, this series might be for you.
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Production Company:
- CBS Television Studios
- Imagine Television
Initial Release Date: Jan 15, 2020
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-MA
