War and Remembrance
The trials of the Henry and the Jastrow families amidst the events after the U.S.'s entry into World War II.
flavo43 reviewed
November 21, 2025•
War & Remembrance is a standout example of the big Hollywood miniseries era, when television aimed for the scale and ambition of epic cinema. Spanning multiple fronts of World War II, it weaves together the fates of one American family with the broader sweep of global conflict, interspersing its fictional drama with real historical figures and events. The result feels both intimate and expansive. The all-star cast brings gravitas and warmth, grounding the vast historical scope in personal stakes, grief, and resilience. Production values are impressive for the time, with battle sequences, locations, and period detail that still hold up remarkably well. What really sets it apart, though, is its willingness to confront the Holocaust and the moral dimensions of war head-on, rather than simply glorifying combat. War & Remembrance stands as one of the best miniseries of its era—thoughtful, emotional, and genuinely educational without ever losing its dramatic power.