Masters of the Air is the upcoming Apple TV+ series set to premiere in January 2024, and it is already one of the most anticipated titles on the platform. This anticipation is not only due to its compelling storyline but also because of its stellar cast, which includes highly recognized names in the industry such as Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Barry Keoghan and Ncuti Gatwa.
The title joins the ranks of “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific”, featuring epic aerial battles and large-scale action. The action sequences provide the necessary realism to properly portray the narrative of the conflict that paralyzed the world in 1939. Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman serve as producers.
The seven-episode program meticulously showcases realistic recreations of B-17 and P-51 bombings, utilizing cutting-edge CGI. Many eagerly awaiting fans have already begun to wonder if the war story is based on real events and what the origin of the plot is. Here, check out what you need to know.
What is Masters of the Air based on?
The story depicted in Masters of the Air is based on real events and the book titled “Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany”, written by Donald L. Miller and published in 2006. It is the first series produced by Apple Studios in collaboration with Playtone and Amblin Television.
Austin Butler, Rafferty Law, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle and Ben Radcliffe in Masters of the Air. (Source: IMDb)
The seven episodes closely follow a group of young individuals who formed the largest air fleet ever sent by the United States during World War II. As is typical in wartime contexts, only a few of them manage to return home. These individuals were not only sent directly into Hitler’s territory on bombing missions but also experienced life-and-death moments at thousands of feet in the air.
The unit was named the “Bloody Hundredth” due to the significant losses it suffered in combat missions against Nazi Germany. Five miles above the ground, only eleven men, inside a bomber known as the “Flying Fortress”, had to contend with waves of German fighters behind enemy lines.
When will Season 1 of Masters of the Air premiere?
It has been confirmed that the new series will have a total of nine episodes in its first season, which is currently the only planned season. The first episode will debut on the Apple TV+ platform on January 26, 2024, with subsequent releases on a weekly basis.
Twenty years have passed since the iconic release of Band of Brothers, and it’s time for fans to get the continuation they have been eagerly anticipating. The quasi-sequel will conclude its season finale on March 15, 2024. Here, check the release schedule to not miss any episodes:
Episode 1: Part One – Thursday, January 25, 2024
Episode 2 – Friday, January 26, 2024
Episode 3 – Friday, February 2, 2024
Episode 4 – Friday, February 9, 2024
Episode 5 – Friday, February 16, 2024
Episode 6 – Friday, February 23, 2024
Episode 7 – Friday, March 1, 2024
Episode 8 – Friday, March 8, 2024
Episode 9 – Friday, March 15, 2024
