Name: The Line
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
Released: 2021-11-18
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Eddie Gallagher

Your war hero or your war criminal? Depends which episode you're watching.

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Latest Episode

55 min

Season 1 • Episode 4

Latest

Rules of Engagement

Nov 18, 2021

The verdict sends shockwaves through the nation, forcing the Navy to grapple with the outcome.

Overview

Documentary War & Politics

In covert modern warfare, the line between right and wrong has blurred. This docuseries examines the moral ambiguities of war as embodied by the 2018 case in which a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war crimes.

Content warning

war crimes miniseries

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Standout Aspects

Editing

Rashomon-style structure lets every witness feel credible until they don't.

Direction

Zimbalist refuses easy villains—everyone's complicit, everyone's sympathetic.

Best for:Solo·Binge

Heads up:Violence·Disturbing

Creator

Jeff Zimbalist

First AiredNov 18, 2021

StatusEnded

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Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Seasons1·Episodes4

Top Cast

Eddie Gallagher

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Gallagher later launched a clothing brand called 'SALTY 420' and appeared on Tiger King star's podcast, because of course he did.

Insight

The 'Line' refers both to the Rules of Engagement and the loyalty line SEALs crossed by testifying against their chief—breaking a code older than military law.