With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under ISIS than they have ever been before.
Where to Watch Season 1
5 Episodes
War
E1
WarAs war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.
Insurgency
E2
InsurgencyThe Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche.
Fallujah
E3
FallujahThe infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians.
Saddam
E4
SaddamCIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate Saddam.
Legacy
E5
LegacyThe emergence of ISIS concludes the brutal legacy of the Iraq War.
Cast of Once Upon a Time in Iraq • Season 1
Ashley GilbertsonSelf
Andy SerkisNarrator
George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Tony BlairSelf (archive footage)
Saddam HusseinSelf (archive footage)
Dexter FilkinsSelf
John NixonSelf
James BluemelDirector
Jo AbelProducer
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