Apple TV’s new war drama Masters of the Air is finally here, with plenty of action to go before the finale episode releases. From the producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific, Masters of the Air is the WWII-era follow-up about the true story of the Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group. The TV miniseries is already critically acclaimed with an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes, proving itself a worthy successor to the two previous historical war dramas produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
Depicting the experiences of real pilots from World War II, Masters of the Air’s cast is led by accomplished actors like Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, and Ncuti Gatwa. The first two episodes hit Apple TV on January 26, seemingly highlighting the soldiers’ early days in their unit. Before Masters of the Air’s finale arrives, the tragedies and hardships of World War II experienced by the characters will sadly grow, as the series will portray the several major battles and missions that earned the group the nickname the “Bloody Hundredth.”
Masters Of The Air’s Finale Releases March 15, 2024
There’s still plenty of time before the new World War II drama comes to an end, with Masters of the Air’s finale being released on Friday, March 15 exclusively on Apple TV+. The finale will drop on Apple TV+ at 3 am ET/12 am PT, at which point the entire series will be available to stream. Masters of the Air’s finale episode is directed by The Pacific’s Emmy-winning producer and director Tim Van Patten, with a teleplay written by Joel Anderson Thompson and series co-creator John Orloff.
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Masters Of The Air Has 9 Episodes In Total
Masters of the Air has a total of nine episodes, with the ninth installment serving as the series finale. Apple’s drama has one episode less than its HBO companion miniseries The Pacific and Band of Brothers, which had 10 outings each. The directors for Masters of the Air’s nine episodes include Cary Joji Fukanaga, Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck, Dee Rees, and Tim Van Patten. Meanwhile, the writers behind the episodes include John Orloff and Joel Anderson Thompson.
Masters Of The Air’s Full Episode Release Schedule
The schedule for Masters of the Air’s nine episodes follow the traditional release strategy for Apple TV original shows. Masters of the Air’s first two episodes, simply labeled “Part One” and “Part Two,” will simultaneously hit Apple TV+ on January 26. These outings will be followed by weekly installments of one episode each, which will be released on Apple TV+ on Fridays at 3 am ET/12 am PT until Masters of the Air’s series finale on March 15.
Episode Number | Episode Title | Official Release Date | Writer | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Part One | January 26, 2024 | John Orloff | Cary Joji Fukunaga |
2 | Part Two | January 26, 2024 | John Orloff | Cary Joji Fukunaga |
3 | Part Three | February 2, 2024 | John Orloff | Cary Joji Fukunaga |
4 | Part Four | February 9, 2024 | John Orloff | Cary Joji Fukunaga |
5 | Part Five | February 16, 2024 | John Orloff | Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck |
6 | Part Six | February 23, 2024 | John Orloff | Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck |
7 | Part Seven | March 4, 2024 | John Orloff | Dee Rees |
8 | Part Eight | March 8, 2024 | John Orloff, Joel Anderson Thompson | Dee Rees |
9 | Part Nine | March 15, 2024 | John Orloff, Joel Anderson Thompson | Tim Van Patten |
Masters of the Air
- Release Date
- January 26, 2024
- Cast
- Austin Butler , Callum Turner , Barry Keoghan , Nikolai Kinski , Stephen Campbell Moore , Sawyer Spielberg , Isabel May , Anthony Boyle
- Where To Watch
- Apple TV+
