Set in Afghanistan during a sensitive national election for the first time in 60 years. Following US ground troops, Afghani Army soldiers, and higher up military officials as they attempt to both control Taliban supply lines from Pakistan as well as secure the city of Kabul so the election goes off without any issue. We get to see the inner workings of both low level and high level security forces as they secure Kabul and we get to see combat on the front lines of various Taliban strongholds in the country.
It is an unflinching look at both combat and civilian relations, perfectly paced to keep you interested in the various story lines from start to finish. My only criticism is the use of possible special FX in combat footage, I noticed tracer rounds and bullet impacts that look suspiciously fake. I don't want to believe it but having seen many combat documentaries, I couldn't help but notice how out of place and fake it looked. But it only happens a few times and is no real hindrance on the show.
Regardless of that one small issue, it is a fantastic show that is definitely worth a watch.
It is an unflinching look at both combat and civilian relations, perfectly paced to keep you interested in the various story lines from start to finish. My only criticism is the use of possible special FX in combat footage, I noticed tracer rounds and bullet impacts that look suspiciously fake. I don't want to believe it but having seen many combat documentaries, I couldn't help but notice how out of place and fake it looked. But it only happens a few times and is no real hindrance on the show.
Regardless of that one small issue, it is a fantastic show that is definitely worth a watch.
