10 Shows To Watch if You Love 'Band of Brothers' (2025)

After its debut on the HBO network in 2001, Band of Brothers quickly became one of the most iconic and revered war shows of all time. Based on a famous historical novel by American historian Stephen Ambrose, this ten-part miniseries tells the incredible true story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division during their time fighting in the European Theater of WWII. It's a gripping tale about brotherhood, sacrifice, and determination in the face of so much adversity.

It's an emotional and thrilling story unlike anything audiences have ever experienced. Thanks to its pulse-pounding action, magnificent characters, and mature storytelling, it continues to bring them back for more viewings. Hardly anything can trump Band of Brothers' style, but there are similar war shows out there that capture some of its unique feel. Anyone who is a fan of the show could appreciate some of these other series as they are set around WWII and other conflicts and even feature similar themes and ideas. Here are ten shows to appreciate for anyone who enjoys Band of Brothers.

Band of Brothers

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Release Date

September 9, 2001

Cast

Damian Lewis , Donnie Wahlberg , Eion Bailey , Ron Livingston , Matthew Settle , Michael Cudlitz , Neal McDonough , Scott Grimes

Main Genre

Action

Seasons

1

10 'Das Boot' (1985)

Created by Wolfgang Petersen

Kicking off this list is a submarine war masterpiece hailing from Germany. Directed by the late Wolfgang Petersen, Das Boot is an intense, claustrophobic war drama about the officers and crew of the U-96 as they brave through a patrol in the northern waters of the Atlantic. Originally released theatrically in 1981, it was re-released on broadcast in 1985 as a three-part uncut miniseries with 159 minutes of additional footage.

Aside from both stories centering around European conflict, Band of Brothers and Das Boot delve heavily into the minds of the men who fought during the war. Like the miniseries, this one explores the perspectives of many unique characters and their thoughts about how war has affected their lives. Das Boot is a powerful character-driven story mixed with exciting action sequences and a tense story that fascinates viewers about the Second World War.

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9 'Rogue Heroes' (2022–2024)

Created by Steven Knight

BBC's SAS: Rogue Heroes is a military war drama detailing the origins of the famed "Special Air Service" unit during the early years of WWII. Starting with their formation during the brutal Western Desert Campaign in North Africa, it follows this newly established squad of elite soldiers as they carry out dangerous missions behind enemy lines.

It's a fascinating short series with decent character moments, exciting visuals, and gorgeous cinematography. While it unfortunately suffers from some unrealistic combat scenes, plenty of interesting, action-packed moments help gloss over a few of its flaws. Fans of the HBO show would get great enjoyment out of this unique British show as it features a remarkable cast of characters and thrilling action moments. It's also pretty star-studded, featuring big names like Jack O'Connell, Alfie Allen, Sofia Boutella, and Dominic West.

SAS: Rogue Heroes

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Action

Drama

Thriller

Release Date

October 30, 2022

Creator(s)

Steven Knight

Cast

Connor Swindells , Jack O'Connell , Alfie Allen , Jacob Ifan , Sofia Boutella , Corin Silva , Theo Barklem-Biggs , Bobby Schofield

Seasons

2

Watch on MGM+

8 'Our World War' (2014–2014)

Created by Joe Barton

Depicting the horrors of the First World War is never easy, especially given how chaotic and bleak it was. Thankfully, BBC's Our World War does an excellent job highlighting the brutality of that conflict and showing the mindsets of the brave souls who fought in it. Airing in 2014 as a three-part miniseries, it follows different accounts of British soldiers through various points on the Eastern Front.

Anyone who is a war buff and especially a fan of Band of Brothers could find this miniseries fascinating, as it's a powerful story that combines gripping character drama with historical accuracy. There aren't many notable WWI shows out there, and this one is one of the stand-outs as it's quite engaging and powerfully told. Our World War received a BAFTA nomination for Best Miniseries, losing to The Lost Honor of Christopher Jefferies. It shows what needs to be seen and can't be ignored by anyone who felt fascinated by Band of Brothers's unique mix of action and drama.

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7 'The Liberator' (2020–2020)

Created by Jeb Stuart

Neflix's adult animated war drama miniseries The Liberator is an emotionally charged and epic tale of one man's bravery and determination to lead through some of the most grizzly battles of WWII. Based on a novel by Alex Kershaw, it follows the story of Captain Felix "Shotgun" Sparks (Bradley James) as he leads his unit, the "Thunderbirds," through continuous struggles from their landing in Sicily to the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, Germany.

With thrilling action and gorgeous animation, The Liberator is a marvelous miniseries that feels like it was made for war buffs. Watching Felix and his squad endure countless battles and hardships while staying together through the thick of it is truly emotional and engaging. Much like how Easy Company acts together on the HBO show, there is a heavy emphasis on camaraderie and brotherhood. It's a great series that's not to enjoy for anyone who loves anything related to WWII. There are a lot of intense moments and scenes that will stick with the viewers long after watching it.

The Liberator

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Animation

Drama

Action

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Release Date

November 11, 2020

Creator

Jeb Stuart

Cast

Bradley James , Billy Breed , Finney Cassidy , Kiowa Gordon , Forrest Goodluck , Pedro Leandro , Matt Mercurio , Tatanka Means , Harrison Stone , Sam Gittins , Martin Sensmeier , Bryan Hibbard , Billy Rayner , Jose Miguel Vasquez , Michael Shaeffer

Seasons

1

6 'Masters of the Air' (2024)

Created by John Shiban and John Orloff

It's time to mention one of Band of Brothers' sister shows. Created by Apple TV+ and released in early 2024, Masters of the Air is a war drama mini-show depicting the brutal European campaign through the perspectives of the men who fought in the air. Centering around the American B-17 100th Bomb Group, it follows several pilots during their daring bombing missions in German-occupied Europe.

Showing brave pilots as they risk their lives on dangerous aerial missions provides new insight into America's involvement in the war, showing how many military branches did their heroic part. It is refreshing to follow a series that shows the war from the perspectives of the men who soured through the skies. Masters of the Air is a visually stunning, incredibly acted, action-packed, thrilling show that really comes close to the look and feel of its predecessor. Despite not being an HBO show, it definitely has its own style.

Masters of the Air

TV-MA

Drama

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Thriller

Release Date

January 26, 2024

Creator

John Orloff

Cast

Austin Butler , Ncuti Gatwa , Barry Keoghan , Callum Turner

Seasons

1

Watch on Apple TV+

5 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' (2024)

Created by Tali Shalom Ezer and Jacquelin Perske

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a 2024 miniseries war drama adapted from a novel by New Zealand author Heather Morris. A heartbreaking and realistic depiction of one of the worst tragedies of WWII, it's about an aging Holocaust survivor, Lali Sokolov (Harvey Keitel), as he tells a story of his days as a Jewish prisoner tasked with tattooing ID numbers on other prisoners during his horrific time at the Auschwitz concentration camp.

The most significant episode of Band of Brothers is Chapter IX, "Why We Fight," a pivotal point in the show that sees the men of Easy Company come across an abandoned concentration camp during their trek through Germany. It's an intense and emotionally devastating episode, painting an unflinching depiction of the Holocaust and the horrors of war. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is another powerful tale of this bleak tragedy. It's realistic and respectful to history while also telling a gripping character-driven story that can't help but leave viewers teary-eyed.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Release Date

May 2, 2024

Cast

Anna Próchniak , Melanie Lynskey , Jonah Hauer-King , Harvey Keitel

Seasons

1

Main Genre

Drama

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4 'Generation Kill' (2008–2008)

Created by Evan Wright, David Simon, and Ed Burns

Based on a 2004 book by American novelist Evan Wright, Generation Kill is a seven-part miniseries detailing the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. It's about Wright's (played by Lee Tergesen) time as an embedded journalist for Rolling Stone, following and documenting Bravo Company of the 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion as they journey into Baghdad.

It's a visceral war drama following through many perspectives and thoughts on this complex war. There's plenty of action, but a great deal of time is focused on the characters and their bonds with each other, much like Easy Company. The entire cast, including well-knowns like Alexander Skarsgård, James Ransone, Michael Kelly, and Robert John Burke, do impressive work flushing out and establishing their characters, making it easier for audiences to relate and follow them through their journey. It's an essential war series any Band of Brothers fan can get behind. There are plenty of great character moments, and it's a compelling story that draws viewers into soldiers' perspectives during one of America's most modern conflicts.

Generation Kill

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Drama

War

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Release Date

July 13, 2008

Creator(s)

David Simon , Ed Burns , Evan Wright

Cast

Alexander Skarsgard , James Ransone , Lee Tergesen , Jon Huertas , Stark Sands , Owain Yeoman , Billy Lush , Chance Kelly

Seasons

1

3 'Combat!' (1962–1967)

Created by Robert Pirosh

Combat! is an American war drama series that aired on ABC from 1962 to 1967. Developed by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and WWII infantry veteran Robert Pirosh, the show paints a more realistic depiction of American soldiers during their grueling fight against Germany in France. It stars the late Vic Morrow and follows his character, Sgt. Saunders, as he leads his squad through several front-line engagements.

Striving for accuracy, Pirosh's series showed a more honest depiction of warfare and its toll on soldiers. The cast does short work, making the audience understand and sympathize with their characters, and there's a great deal of respect for history when they act like real soldiers. Combat! forever changed how war could be shown onscreen, portraying an unromanticized and bleak view of WWII and all its intensity.

Combat!

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Drama

Action

War

Release Date

October 2, 1962

Cast

Vic Morrow , Rick Jason , Pierre Jalbert , Jack Hogan

Seasons

5

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2 'Generation War' (2013–2013)

Created by Benjamin Benedict, Nico Hofmann, and Jürgen Schuster

Generation War is a bold three-part miniseries showing Germany's side during WWII. A brutal and unflinching depiction of warfare that also doesn't shy away from the horrible outcomes of the conflict, this heartbreaking and intense series follows five 20-something friends as their lives are shaped and ruined in some form after Germany invades the Soviet Union.

Told through multiple perspectives, Generation War is about the dissolution of the war effort and how it affected both sides. There's no romanticizing here; it just shows WWII through the viewpoints of German soldiers and civilians who slowly wake up to its inevitable conclusion. Fas of Band of Brothers could find similarities to this show's serious approach to showing the harms of war and its impact. It's also very extreme, showing brutal violence and realistic battle sequences.

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1 'The Pacific' (2010–2010)

Created by Bruce C. McKenna, Steven Spielberg, and Tom Hanks

The Pacific is undoubtedly the best sister series of Band of Brothers. It follows three different US soldiers: PFC Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale), Sgt. John Basilone (Jon Seda) and PFC Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello), through several conflicts during the Allies' "Island Hopping" strategy of WWII, from the harsh jungles of Guadalcanal to the desperate fighting on Okinawa.

It's a gripping, intense, and action-packed miniseries that depicts the sheer brutality of conflict in the Pacific Theater. The Pacific is more brutal and bloody than its predecessor as it shows a completely different and more vicious side of the war, told by soldiers who faced up against the Japanese Empire. It doesn't skimp out on the violence nor paint combat as anything more than a desperate fight for survival. Anyone who's watched Band of Brothers needs to see this compelling series as it truly is a fascinating WWII that keeps viewers invested until the last scene.

The Pacific

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Drama

War

Action

Adventure

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Release Date

March 14, 2010

Cast

James Badge Dale , Jon Seda , Joseph Mazzello , Ashton Holmes , Jacob Pitts , Rami Malek , William Sadler , Jon Bernthal

Seasons

1

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