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Netflix’s ‘American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden’ Tops Charts with Critical Acclaim

The three-part docuseries revisits the decade-long pursuit of the al-Qaeda leader, earning a perfect 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes despite mixed viewer reactions.

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President Barack Obama
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Overview

  • The docuseries explores the ten-year hunt for Osama bin Laden, culminating in the 2011 raid that ended his life, with rare footage and insider interviews from intelligence and White House officials.
  • Directed by Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy, the series employs a three-episode format to immerse viewers in the moral and emotional complexities of counterterrorism efforts.
  • It has achieved a flawless 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and currently ranks as the #1 show on Netflix in the US.
  • Viewer ratings, however, are mixed, with a 58% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes, citing critiques of pacing and narrative depth.
  • The series is the third installment in Netflix’s American Manhunt franchise, following entries on the Boston Marathon bombing and O. J. Simpson’s trial.