7.345 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestAlive and intact, Yossarian is thwarted by an old adversary. Confronted by a devastating loss, he undergoes a transformation.
Pianosa Island, Italy, World War II. Bombardier John Yossarian tries to fulfill his duty, maintain sanity and return home as soon as possible, but incompetence and bureaucracy constantly stand in his way.
Acting
Abbott's eyes hold three wars worth of exhaustion.
Direction
Davies and Michôd balance horror and slapstick precisely.
Production
Gorgeous Mediterranean hellscape you'd die to escape.
Creators
Luke Davies, David Michôd
Christopher Abbott
John Yossarian
Kyle Chandler
Colonel Cathcart
Daniel David Stewart
Milo Minderbinder
Tessa Ferrer
Sue Ann Duckett
Lewis Pullman
Maj. Major M. Major
Rafi Gavron
Aarfy Aardvark
George Clooney
Scheisskopf
Graham Patrick Martin
Ivor Orr
Grant Heslov
Doc Daneeka
Kevin J. O'Connor
Lt. Col. Korn
Austin Stowell
Edward J. Nately III
Jon Rudnitsky
McWatt
Gerran Howell
Kid Sampson
Jay Paulson
Chaplain Tappman
Salvatore Scarpa
Air Traffic Controller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
George Clooney was originally set to play Cathcart but aged out; his production company remained, and he cameoed as Scheisskopf instead.
Heller's 1961 novel was considered unfilmable for decades — this adaptation finally cracked it by embracing the tonal whiplash rather than smoothing it.
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