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Netflix’s 'American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden' Achieves Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

The gripping docuseries explores the decade-long US mission to locate and eliminate Osama bin Laden, drawing praise for its immersive storytelling and sparking discussions on its portrayal of counterterrorism efforts.

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Overview

  • Directed by Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, the three-episode series reconstructs the hunt for Osama bin Laden through archival footage, rare SEAL Team mission clips, and interviews with key officials.
  • The docuseries highlights the critical decision-making processes that led to the 2011 operation in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where bin Laden was killed.
  • Since its release in May 2025, the series has topped Netflix streaming charts and holds a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • While widely acclaimed for its tense and immersive storytelling, some viewers have criticized the series for a perceived one-sided and jingoistic narrative.
  • This installment continues Netflix’s American Manhunt franchise, following previous entries on the Boston Marathon bombing and OJ Simpson.