Band of Brothers is losing its streaming home in a devastating move, with not much time left before the war miniseries is no longer available. Considered one of the best historical TV shows ever produced, Band of Brothers dramatizes the real-world events of Easy Company’s time in World War II. The show was co-created by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.
The 2001 series received universal acclaim upon release, winning seven of the 20 Emmy Awards it was nominated for. Critically, the ensemble cast of Band of Brothers was praised for their realistic performances, while the crew was lauded for never shying away from the realities of war. At present, it’s often considered one of the best TV shows ever made.
However, Netflix has revealed that Band of Brothers will be leaving the streaming platform on Sunday, September 14, with all 10 episodes of the miniseries departing on that day. This is a devastating blow to the acclaimed series, which will no longer be viewable on the streaming platform despite its historical importance in more ways than one.
What Band Of Brothers Leaving Netflix Means For The Show’s Streaming Future
Given that it’s considered one of the best war TV shows of all time, Band of Brothers is a worthwhile watch, based on both its critical reception and award-winning history. However, it will become more difficult to see once it leaves Netflix, considering the streaming behemoth has afforded it the largest streaming platform it’s ever been available on.
Band of Brothers also has two companion miniseries, The Pacific from 2010 and Masters of the Air from 2024.
Luckily, the series isn’t leaving streaming itself forever. Band of Brothers is still available to watch on HBO Max, since the miniseries was produced by HBO in 2001. While this means the show leaving Netflix won’t entirely remove it from every streaming option, it does add another subscription for those looking to see the series in the future.
Our Take On Band Of Brothers Leaving Netflix
While Band of Brothers will still be on HBO Max after leaving Netflix, it still stings for such an acclaimed drama to be removed from its biggest platform. Luckily, there’s still about a month before the show leaves, plenty of time for anyone who hasn’t watched it. Even without binging, watching the 10-episode drama is still doable before it leaves.
Even so, it’s still saddening that Band of Brothers‘ streaming reach will soon be hindered by its Netflix removal. It may still be available on HBO Max, but by leaving the more popular platform, it means fewer eyes will be on the incredible war miniseries. The show will still be available for a while, even though time is running out.
Band of Brothers
10/10
- Release Date
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2001 – 2001
- Network
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HBO
- Directors
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David Frankel, David Nutter, Mikael Salomon, Phil Alden Robinson, Richard Loncraine, Tom Hanks
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Damian Lewis
Richard D. Winters
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Donnie Wahlberg
C. Carwood Lipton
