Purple Heart Warriors

4.5/5

Critic Rating

Time-travelling drama about the Japanese American legends of US military history - inspired by real events. The story of the 442nd Regiment fighting the Nazi German army in World War Two. An original six-part drama, released from 9th December 2024. Written by Oscar nominee Iris Yamashita and narrated by Will Sharpe.


Critic Reviews

Score: 4.5

Patricia Nicol • The Times UK Dec 8, 2024

"I might have preferred a more straightforward Band of Brothers-style telling to the writer Iris Yamashita’s speculative time-travel treatment, in which the modern-day Californian Ken Morioka (Akie Kotabe) is transferred into the wartime body of his grandfather. But although hammy (or, when you throw in rationing, spammy?) this is also a valuable education."

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