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The Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Iraq

Every episode of Once Upon a Time in Iraq ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Iraq!

With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.

Genre:Documentary
Networks:BBC TwoARTE

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Once Upon a Time in Iraq" is "Fallujah", rated 8.8/10 from 83 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Fallujah" aired on 7/27/2020 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Saddam".

  • Fallujah
    8.8/10 83 votes

    #1 - Fallujah

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2020

    The infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Saddam
    8.8/10 71 votes

    #2 - Saddam

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/3/2020

    CIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate Saddam.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Legacy
    8.7/10 68 votes

    #3 - Legacy

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/2020

    The emergence of ISIS concludes the brutal legacy of the Iraq War.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • War
    8.5/10 89 votes

    #4 - War

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/13/2020

    As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Insurgency
    8.5/10 79 votes

    #5 - Insurgency

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2020

    The Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A