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Frontline S42E6 — America and the Taliban (2)

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Frontline•Season 42•Episode 6

America and the Taliban (2)

7.5/10 · 83 votesApr 11, 202354 min

Ranked #3 of 22 in Season 42•+1.6 vs season avg

How America's 20-year investment in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground reporting and interviews with Taliban and U.S. officials, part two of this epic three-part investigation traces the missteps and consequences.

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Will Lyman

Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"America and the Taliban (2)" is episode 6 of Frontline season 42. It scored 7.5/10 from 83 votes, ranking #3 of 22 episodes this season (season average 5.9). It aired on April 11, 2023.

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