Offers the most intimate and profound exploration into the wide-ranging impacts of the Hurricane Katrina disaster to date. Weaving together critical moments of the crisis and the past events that precipitated it, the series delivers an unparalleled, emotionally raw examination of the storm’s personal, political and societal fallout.
Cast: Russel Honoré, Malik Rahim, Thanh Truong
Season 1
5 episodes
1. The Coming StormHurricane Katrina looms over New Orleans, while residents face a chaotic evacuation. As the city scrambles to prepare, 100,000 are left behind.TV-14CC44minJul 27, 2025
2. Worst Case ScenarioNew Orleans floods after the levees breach. Residents try to evacuate, rescue efforts begin, and a chaotic atmosphere sets in.TV-14CC44minJul 27, 2025
3. A Desperate PlaceRescues persist as thousands are trapped at home, with others ushered to the Superdome. Stories of resilience emerge amid media focus on violence.TV-14CC44minJul 27, 2025
4. Shoot to KillGen. Honoré leads rescue efforts post-Katrina amid pressure to use force. Evacuees face discrimination, and tensions rise as violence increases.TV-14CC44minJul 28, 2025
5. Wake Up CallThe future of a devastated New Orleans hangs in the balance as its residents struggle to return, rebuild and restore their lives even 20 years later.TV-14CC44minJul 28, 2025
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Offers the most intimate and profound exploration into the wide-ranging impacts of the Hurricane Katrina disaster to date. Weaving together critical moments of the crisis and the past events that precipitated it, the series delivers an unparalleled, emotionally raw examination of the storm’s personal, political and societal fallout.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Myles Estey, Ted Skillman
- Studio
- Lightbox Entertainment, Proximity Media, National Geographic
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
