The latest entry in Netflix’s acclaimed true crime franchise chronicles the relentless pursuit of Islamic extremist Osama bin Laden in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Via exclusive interviews with United States Government officials, viewers can find out more about what happened behind the scenes – and how the world’s most wanted man was finally stopped.
With a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, the three-part docuseries is a revelatory watch for anyone interested in how the manhunt went down. But will there be a sequel?
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden Season 2 Release Date
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden landed on Netflix in May and quickly climbed to the top of the streamer’s global top 10. Not only that, but it amassed 12.6 million views in only five days. The success is for good reason given that it tells a complete and compelling story.
As a result, American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden Season 2 is unlikely to happen. That said, the American Manhunt franchise might tackle other cases in the future. We’ll have to wait and see.
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden Cast
- Tracy Walder
- Michael Morell
- Cindy Storer
- Gina Bennett
- Leon Panetta
- Cofer Black
- Gary Berntsen
- Ben Rhodes
What Is American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden About?
Like the title suggests, American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden delves into the decade-long global pursuit of Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks. Directed by Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan, the series features interviews with key intelligence and government personnel.
Over the course of three episodes, viewers get an in-depth look at the military strategies and political decisions that unfolded in secure rooms. They all culminated in the 2011 Navy SEAL raid on bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. All in all, the audience can be privy to rare firsthand accounts of the entire operation.
While American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden season 2 doesn’t seem in the cards, this isn’t the first installment in the franchise. You can also check out American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing and American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson.
At the time of writing, there’s no news on what an upcoming American Manhunt docuseries might cover.
Are There Other Shows Like American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden?
If you need more gripping documentaries for your watchlist, there’s plenty of choice available. You might want to check out The Rise of ISIS, Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror, and Mind of a Monster.
Drama The Looming Tower might be up your alley as well.
