Netflix series lands 100% Rotten Tomatoes score as fans say it's 'a must watch'
A new Netflix docuseries, that currently holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, has been rocketing up the streaming platform ladder - and fans have two things to say about it.
The binge worthy series American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden has proved to be popular with viewers, especially those who had already watched its sister series American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing.
It delves into the counterterrorism efforts in the US following the 9/11 attacks, including the manhunt and capture of Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the terrorist attack.
The three-part series has been built using real life footage from the archives while talking to government officials who were in charge of decision making at that time.
By using real-life footage, directors Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy were hoping to create an immersive series, taking viewers on a journey as they witness officials learning an attack on America iss about to happen as they attempt to find the perpetrator.
The way in which intelligence is uncovered throughout the series leads viewers to make up their own minds as to what they would do if they ever faced in the situation.
Speaking to Netflix Tudum, the directors commented: "For us, the best way to understand history is to truly experience it. Being thrown into the driver's seat after the worst attack in American history would rattle anyone, even these brave men and women who had devoted their lives to protecting Americans by assessing geopolitical threats and sounding alarms that were often ignored."
They added: "But the intelligence analysts didn't have time to grieve or reflect. They had a mission at hand: to figure out who did this and stop them before the next attack.
"American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden does not tell the story of the United States and the War on Terror," stated Daniel and Mor. It tells the story of the people tasked to find the world's most wanted terrorist and bring him to justice. It [was] a hunt that changed their lives, America, and the world as we know it."
Most Netflix viewers have been full of praise offering up rave reviews about the miniseries on X while others have raised one important issue.
One online user commented: "American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden was a riveting documentary series. Just 3 episodes, most of which I've seen bits and pieces over several documentaries/movies. But it was put together so well, especially the 3rd episode was nail biting cinema! Hard hitting! Must watch!"
A second fan agreed: "That Osama Bin Laden American Manhunt installment is soooo good. 10s to whoever produced & directed it."
However, some viewers did note that they felt the documentary had felt one-sided, describing it as jingoistic at times. One comment read: "Watching the American manhunt for Osama bin Laden on Netflix rn, and it feels like the main point of the show is to make people sympathise with the CIA and the intelligence officers for their years-long intelligence failure. It's an overkill at this point."
Another shared the same sentiment, commenting: "Netflix has released American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden which seems to feature the "heroic" CIA Officers who worked in Alec Station?
"FBI & Congress blamed those clowns for actively concealing the presence of known Al Qaeda terrorists in USA before the 9/11 attacks. Not heroes. Idiots."
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