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Netflix’s ‘American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden’ Tops Charts With Critical Acclaim and Viewer Debate

The three-part docuseries revisiting the decade-long hunt for the 9/11 mastermind boasts a perfect critic score but faces mixed audience reactions.

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Overview

  • American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden is currently the #1 show on Netflix in the US, reflecting its widespread viewership since its mid-May 2025 release.
  • The docuseries holds a perfect 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its gripping narrative and emotional depth.
  • Audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes show a divided reception, averaging only 58%, with some viewers criticizing its brevity and narrative structure.
  • The three-episode series features firsthand accounts from CIA, Department of Defense, and FBI officials, alongside archival footage and reenactments of the manhunt.
  • Directed by Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy, the documentary explores the moral complexity and emotional toll of the operation without glorifying its participants.