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DRAMA . 2010 . 1 Season . English . 7.8/10

The Pacific_

"Hell was an ocean away."

Track the intertwined real-life stories of three U.S. Marines – Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge – across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. A companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers.

Created By Bruce C. McKenna
Network HBO
Episodes 10
7.8/10
Rating
1
Seasons
10
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Hell was an ocean away.

Track the intertwined real-life stories of three U.S. Marines – Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge – across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. A companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers.

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Overview
The Pacific has 1 season with 10 episodes spanning 2010.
Cast
James Badge Dale stars as Robert Leckie in The Pacific.
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Rating
With a 7.8/10 rating from 2,472 votes, The Pacific is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Pacific first aired 16 years ago in 2010.

SEASONS (1 season, 10 episodes)

SEASON 1Miniseries10 eps2010+
01
Guadalcanal/Leckie
Mar 14, 201052m7.4
In the immediate aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Marine Sgt. John Basilone prepares to ship out and confront the enemy somewhere in…
02
Basilone
Mar 21, 201050m7.5
Basilone and the 7th Marines arrive on Guadalcanal to reinforce Leckie and the rest of the 1st Marine Division as they continue to defend the…
03
Melbourne
Mar 28, 201056m6.5
Physically and mentally debilitated after the four-month ordeal on Guadalcanal, Leckie, Basilone and thousands of their comrades land in Melbourne, where they are greeted by…
04
Gloucester/Pavuvu/Banika
Apr 4, 201051m6.8
Finally enlisted as a Marine, Sledge trains for combat at Camp Elliott. The 1st Marine Division lands at Cape Gloucester on the Japanese-held island of…
05
Peleliu Landing
Apr 11, 201049m7.4
Basilone’s celebrity grows as he travels across the country on the war bonds tour. On Pavuvu, Sledge, assigned to the 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division,…
06
Peleliu Airfield
Apr 18, 201050m8.1
Despite the suffocating 115-degree heat and a lack of clean drinking water, Sledge, Leckie and the other Marines confront the highly-fortified enemy as they attempt…
07
Peleliu Hills
Apr 25, 201051m7.8
The Marines, including the newly christened “Sledgehammer,” continue the battle of Peleliu against an enemy determined to fight to the last man. Devastated by the…
08
Iwo Jima
May 2, 201056m7.3
Increasingly frustrated by his role campaigning for war bonds, Basilone convinces the Marines to allow him to train troops headed for combat. Transferred to Camp…
09
Okinawa
May 9, 201058m7.7
After battling across the island of Okinawa for more than a month, Sledge and the rest of the 1st Marine Division are ordered to relieve…
10
Home
May 16, 201061m7.6
After the Japanese surrender, Leckie, healed from his wounds, leaves the hospital and returns home, while Sledge heads back to Alabama to be reunited with…

SERIES INFO

1
Seasons
10
Episodes
Ended
Status

CREW

Creator
Bruce C. McKenna
Showrunner
Steven Spielberg

NETWORKS (1)

HBO

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Language
English
Country
USA
Rating
7.8/10 (2,472 votes)
Popularity
9
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Pacific about?
Track the intertwined real-life stories of three U.S. Marines – Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge – across the vast canvas of the Pacific Theater during World War II. A companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers.
Where can I watch The Pacific?
The Pacific is available on Max, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , STARZ, Foxtel Now, Crave. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Pacific have?
The Pacific has 1 season with 10 episodes total.
Who created The Pacific?
The Pacific was created by Bruce C. McKenna.
Who stars in The Pacific?
The cast of The Pacific includes James Badge Dale, Jon Seda, Joseph Mazzello, Ashton Holmes, Jacob Pitts.
What is the rating of The Pacific?
The Pacific has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 2,472 votes on TMDB.
Is The Pacific still running?
The Pacific has ended. The final episode aired on .

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Drama Action & Adventure War & Politics
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