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Generation Kill

Series Overview

The first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of an elite group of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion along with an embedded Rolling Stone reporter. A vivid account of the soldiers and of the forces that guided them in an often-improvised initiative.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
HBO
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 7 Episodes

Air Date Window

2008 – 2008

Premiered: Sun, Jul 13, 2008

Created By
David SimonDavid Simon

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Aug 24, 2008

Season 1, Episode 7: “Bomb in the Garden”

Having reached Baghdad, Bravo Team is shocked at the size of the city. While First Recon begin doing their daily patrols in Baghdad, they find out the obstacles that they and the Iraqis face is much greater than they could ever think of.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Generation Kill - Trailer - Official HBO UKOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-19

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Simon

Screenplay & Story

Evan Wright

Director of Photography

Ivan Strasburg

Film Editing

Oral Norrie Ottey, Jason Krasucki

Producers

Anne Thomopoulos, Charles Pattinson, George Faber, Ed Burns, Andrea Calderwood

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Evan Wright

Department Leadership Roster

Ivan Strasburg

Director of Photography

Darion Hing

Costume Design

Rob Harris

Production Design

Oral Norrie Ottey

Editor

Jason Krasucki

Editor

Andrea Calderwood

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

France (CNC)10

Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Generation Kill

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What is Generation Kill about?

The first 40 days of the war in Iraq as seen through the eyes of an elite group of U.S. Marines who spearheaded the invasion along with an embedded Rolling Stone reporter. A vivid account of the soldiers and of the forces that guided them in an often-improvised initiative.

How many seasons does Generation Kill have?

Generation Kill comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Generation Kill?

Key cast members in Generation Kill include Alexander Skarsgård, James Ransone, Lee Tergesen, Jon Huertas, Stark Sands.

Who created or directed Generation Kill?

Generation Kill was developed and directed by David Simon.