Medal of Honor (TV series)

Medal of Honor is an anthology documentary series that is based on real life combat events and personal sacrifice that ultimately lead to being awarded the Medal of Honor. The series highlights Medal of Honor awards that are given both posthumously in addition to awards given to recipients who are still alive today. Each episode recreates one person's experience pertaining to the story behind their Medal of Honor award.

Plot

The anthology series combines archival footage, dramatic recreations and interviews with family members, historians, news reporters and fellow veterans to tell each person's unique experience that led to the bestowment of the Medal of Honor, America's highest and most prestigious military decoration.

Season 1

Medal of Honor recipients highlighted.

Episode 1: Sylvester Antolak, Army, portrayed by Joseph Cross
Episode 2: Clinton Romesha, Army, portrayed by Paul Wesley
Episode 3: Edward A. Carter Jr., Army, portrayed by Aldis Hodge
Episode 4: Hiroshi H. Miyamura, Army portrayed by Derek Mio
Episode 5: Vito R. Bertoldo, Army, portrayed by Ben Schwartz
Episode 6: Joseph Vittori, Marine Corps, portrayed by Steven R. McQueen
Episode 7: Richard Etchberger, Air Force, portrayed by Oliver Hudson
Episode 8: Ty Carter, Army, portrayed by Jonny Weston

Development and production

The series is produced by Allentown Productions and Compari Entertainment, and is distributed by Netflix.

Reception

Eddie Strait at DailyDot.com stated’ "It's an ode to service, but more than that, it's a testament to empathy. The show finds a way to honor its subjects without becoming self-congratulatory."