Introduction

The Sympathizer (Vietnamese: Cảm tình viên) is a historical black comedy drama miniseries based on the 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by American writer Viet Thanh Nguyen.

The series is based on the story of the Captain, a North Vietnamese spy serving in the South Vietnamese army. He is forced to flee to the United States with his general at the end of the Vietnam War.

Outline

With the fall of Saigon imminent, the Captain juggles the communist party, the South Vietnamese army, his CIA handler and his conscience.

The Sympathizer Series

You can find an overview and other episodes of The Sympathizer here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 14 April 2024.
• Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
• Rating: TV-MA.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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