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Frontline S40E19 — Taliban Takeover

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Frontline•Season 40•Episode 19

Taliban Takeover

2.8/10 · 5 votesOct 12, 202154 min

Ranked #19 of 21 in Season 40•−3.1 vs season avg

The Taliban take over Afghanistan, and the threat of ISIS and Al Qaeda intensifies. On the ground, reporter Najibullah Quraishi investigates uncertainty and fear among the Afghan people and revisits the lead-up to the U.S. defeat and the Taliban’s return.

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Will Lyman

Will Lyman

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Episode Summary

"Taliban Takeover" is episode 19 of Frontline season 40. It scored 2.8/10 from 5 votes, ranking #19 of 21 episodes this season (season average 5.9). It aired on October 12, 2021.

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