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The Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Iraq Season 1

Every episode of Once Upon a Time in Iraq Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Once Upon a Time in Iraq Season 1!

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...
Genre:Documentary
Networks:BBC TwoARTE

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"War" is the best rated episode of "Once Upon a Time in Iraq" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/13/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Insurgency".

  • War
    8.5/1090 votes

    #1 - 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
    8.5/1081 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Fallujah
    8.8/1085 votes

    #3 - 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
    8.8/1073 votes

    #4 - 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
    8.6/1069 votes

    #5 - 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