Overview
- The BBC announced on Friday that it has acquired Kabul, a six-part drama that reconstructs the fall of Kabul during the U.S. withdrawal on August 15, 2021.
- The show will be available on BBC iPlayer from Aug. 2 and will begin broadcasting on BBC Four from Aug. 15.
- The story centers on the Nazany family and follows diplomats, police, military and intelligence personnel as they try to manage mass civilian evacuations and the threat of violence.
- Produced by Cinétévé and 24 25 Films and sold by Mediawan Rights, the series is a European co-production that features an international cast including the late Eric Dane and Shervin Alenabi and is directed by Kasia Adamik and Olga Chajdas.
- Broadcasters and producers position the drama as a human-focused account of a recent trauma, a choice that could prompt public discussion about historical accuracy, ethical representation and how European partners shape the story for international audiences.