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The Sympathizer

TV-MA20241 seasonDon McKellar
IMDb 6.8
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"Refugee. Traitor. Hero. Spy."

Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.

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SpyBased On Novel Or BookVietnam WarDouble AgentMiniseriesVietnameseVietnamese RefugeesSpy Thriller

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sympathizer (2024) about?

Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.

Who stars in The Sympathizer?

The Sympathizer stars Hoa Xuande (The Captain), Robert Downey Jr. (Claude / Professor Hammer / Ned Godwin / Niko Damianos / Priest), Toan Le (The General), Fred Nguyen Khan (Bon), Duy Nguyen (Man). The series was created by Don McKellar.

How many seasons does The Sympathizer have?

The Sympathizer has 1 seasons. There are 7 episodes in total.

Is The Sympathizer worth watching?

The Sympathizer holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama, War & Politics are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Sympathizer?

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