'Masters of the Air': A Powerful Depiction of WWII Aerial Warfare

The Apple TV+ series, produced by Spielberg and Hanks, brings to life the harrowing experiences of the 'Bloody 100th' Bombardment Group.

Apple TV+'s new series 'Masters of the Air' is a World War II miniseries that focuses on the American heavy bombers' war over Germany and occupied Europe.
The series is based on the 2006 book by Donald L. Miller and is produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
The series follows the members of the 'Bloody 100th,' a Bombardment Group in the US Eighth Air Force, stationed in eastern England.
The series has been praised for its historical accuracy, technical precision, and emotional depth, despite some criticisms for lapsing into trope territory.
The series has been noted for its depiction of the brutality and chaos of air combat, the human cost of the war, and the courage and resilience of the young airmen.