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With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.
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Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
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Quick facts
First Aired
2024
Seasons
1
Episodes
9
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.9/10
Votes
44
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Network
Netflix
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
The Sun Came Up Tremendous
During World War II, the US begins to work on a top-secret project that results in the atomic bombings on Japan — and a global conflict lasting decades.
S01E02
Poisoning the Soil
As communism takes off in Russia and China, Joseph Stalin begins his ruthless reign and the Soviet Union enters an era of terror.
S01E03
Institutional Insanity
Preparing for war against the Soviet Union, the US starts to test thermonuclear weapons. The CIA forms and interferes with global politics.
S01E04
The Wall
The US and Soviet Union get caught in a nuclear arms race. A wall divides Berlin. John F. Kennedy looks for a peaceful solution after a crisis in Cuba.
S01E05
War Games
With both sides planning for the worst-case scenario, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev find common ground. Tragedy strikes after a nuclear disaster.
S01E06
Empire Is Untenable
The USSR's grasp on Eastern Europe weakens as the Berlin Wall comes down and the Communist Party mounts a coup against a prominent Soviet Union leader.
S01E07
The End of History
A new Russian leader emerges, and the republics seek independence. As the Soviet Union dissolves, several powers sign a landmark treaty on nuclear arms.
S01E08
Moscow Will Not Be Silent
Russia struggles to find a national identity as Vladimir Putin comes to power. With the Cold War in the rearview, a war on terror begins.
S01E09
We Are Not Dead Yet
Russia invades Georgia and Ukraine, putting Putin under intense scrutiny. While disinformation thrives, threats of nuclear war persist.
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Questions about Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
How many seasons does Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War have?
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War has 1 season and 9 episodes total.
What genre is Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War?
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War is a Documentary series.
What is the TMDB rating for Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War?
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 44 votes.
