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The Long Road Home

2017 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

Relive a heroic fight for survival during the Iraq War, when the 1st Cavalry Division from Fort Hood was ferociously ambushed on April 4, 2004, in Sadr City, Baghdad — a day that came to be known in military annals as “Black Sunday.”

6.8(76 reviews)

5.067% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Nov 7, 2017
Last air date: Dec 19, 2017
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: National Geographic
Creator / showrunner: Mikko Alanne
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Phoenix Pictures, National Geographic

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Keywords

soldieriraq warwarfield

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2017 · 7 episodes

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Cast

Michael Kelly

Lt. Col. Gary Volesky

E.J. Bonilla

Lt. Shane Aguero

Noel Fisher

Pvt Tomas Young

Darius Homayoun

Jassim Al-Lani

Jon Beavers

Sgt. Eric Bourquin

Franklin Silverio

SPC Acevedo

Ezekiel Z. Swinford

SPC Matt Fisk

Joey Luthman

SPC Jonathan Riddell

Jorge Diaz

SPC. Israel Garza

Joshua Brennan

SGT. Jackson

Tristan Riggs

Chapel Kid

May Calamawy

Faiza

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.8

76 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.8/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.800000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.8/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful