The American Buffalo (2023)

Documentary · History

The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world—and the unforgettable characters who pointed the nation in a different direction.

IMDb rating: 8.3 (959 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 -0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

7.80 avg 3 episodes 7.3 → 8.0 115 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
0	The American Buffalo: A Story of Resilience	7.3	23
1	Blood Memory	8.1	107
2	Into the Storm	8.0	90