The American Experiment (2026)

Documentary · History

Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.

IMDb rating: 7.1 (974 votes)
Episode average: 7.4 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Martin Sheen George Washington
Robert McAtee Elbridge Gerry

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

7.38 avg 5 episodes 7.2 → 7.3 74 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Freedom	7.2	83
2	Tyranny, Like Hell, Is Not Easily Conquered	7.5	65
3	The United States Are Not United	7.4	59
4	We the People	7.5	59
5	Washington's Warning	7.3	53