Get ready to travel through time with the new "Masters of the Air" series, which takes us into the heart of World War II. From the creators of the hits "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" comes a new historical drama series that promises a realistic portrayal of aerial combat and the sacrifices of American soldiers.
The story told by “Masters of the Air” is one of the most anticipated television series of 2024. The series, which will air on Apple TV+, is a nine-part saga based on the book “Masters of the Air” by Donald L. Miller: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought The Air War Against Nazi Germany”. It focuses on the stories of airmen 100th Bomb Group of the US Air Force during World War II. Known as the "Bloody Hundredth", these brave men played a vital role in the fight against Hitler's Third Reich.
The series, which began filming in 2021 in England, was interrupted several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but still managed to maintain high expectations. It is the first series produced by Apple Studios in collaboration with Playtone and Amblin Television. Interestingly, the series was initially planned for HBO, but due to production delays and a large budget, they withdrew from it.
“Masters of the Air” focuses not only on air battles, but also on human stories. The average age of American bombers was 25, and they were expected to fly 25 missions at 25,000 feet before returning home. Only 25% had a chance of survival. These were the horrific conditions in which the “Bloody Hundredth” lost 86% of its original 30 B-17 Flying Fortress bombers.
Among the actors of the series, they stand out Austin Butler, who was recently nominated for an Oscar for his role in the film “Elvis”, and Barry Keoghan, nominated for his role in the film “The Banshees of Inisherin”. The series also brings together the creators of the previous series, including director Cary Fukunaga, known for the series "True Detective" and the film "No Time to Die." Despite some controversy surrounding Fukunaga, the series was also directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (“Captain Marvel”) and Dee Rees (“Empire”).
Like its predecessors, “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific,” “Masters of the Air” promises to set new standards in historical war dramas. With a massive budget in excess of $200 million and an extraordinary story to tell, this is a series that fans of history and war dramas simply cannot miss. It hits the small screen on January 26, 2024.
