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Frontline S40E12 — The Jihadist

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Frontline•Season 40•Episode 12

The Jihadist

8.3/10 · 142 votesJun 1, 202154 min

Ranked #1 of 21 in Season 40•+2.4 vs season avg

A powerful Syrian militant called a terrorist by the U.S. seeks a new relationship with the West. In his first interview with a Western journalist, former Al Qaeda commander Abu Mohammad al-Jolani says his fight is with Syrian President Assad, not the U.S.

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Will Lyman

Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"The Jihadist" is episode 12 of Frontline season 40. It scored 8.3/10 from 142 votes, ranking #1 of 21 episodes this season (season average 5.9). It aired on June 1, 2021.

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