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The Sympathizer (2024)
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Synopsis
An undercover Viet Cong soldier winds up in an American city
Captain is a devoted member of the North Vietnamese guerrilla army, the Viet Cong. Acting as a spy in the South Vietnamese army, he is responsible for delivering reliable intel about the enemy from within. But when he is suddenly sent to the United States to live within a community of South Vietnamese refugees, his mission changes. Now he must navigate his newly divided loyalties and decide who he wants to be.
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A spy thriller and war story collide in HBO’s newest miniseries
Keith Langston
Written on April 17, 2024 Streamed on Max
"In The Sympathizer, a double agent heads to America at the end of the Vietnam War…but where does his allegiances lie? With America or the Viet Cong? The best part about the series is that it feels incredibly modern despite being set in the early 70s, and audiences get hooked almost immediately. Viewers will also love Robert Downey Jr.’s numerous roles in the show. In each role (yes, he has many), he delivers a stellar performance and gives The Sympathizer a good dose of style and quirk you won't find in other period pieces. If you want a sleek and sly spy thriller that’s also eccentric and at times hilarious, you’ll love The Sympathizer."
Perfect for viewers interested in thoughtful spy thrillers
Rachel Ulatowski
Written on April 26, 2024 Streamed on Max
"The Sympathizer is a worthy adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's masterful novel of the same name. It will appeal to fans of the book and anyone looking for a twisty and intense spy thriller with a good dash of dark humor and an intriguing perspective on the Vietnam War and the nature of politics and identity. The acting is also phenomenal, with Robert Downey Jr.'s multiple roles standing out. While it's a masterful adaptation, its convoluted plot demands careful attention to grasp, and the show can be light on historical context, requiring some background knowledge from viewers."
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The Sympathizer is 462 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The TV show has moved down the charts by -30 places since yesterday. In the United States, it is currently more popular than Star Trek: Strange New Worlds but less popular than Continuum.
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458. |  Lucifer | -68 | |
459. |  Columbo | +131 | |
460. |  Curfew | -43 | |
461. |  Continuum | -12 | |
462. |  The Sympathizer | -30 | |
463. |  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | +469 | |
464. |  Kevin Can F**K Himself | +63 | |
465. |  The Fall | -203 | |
466. |  What If...? | +141 |
What to know
A24 and HBO team up with Park Chan-wook for a Vietnamese spy thriller
The Sympathizer is a comedy spy thriller show based on the 2015 novel of the same name written by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Adapting the Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction are co-showrunners Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar. South Korean director Park Chan-wook is known for his movies such as Oldboy, Stoker, and Decision to Leave. He is also responsible for directing the series. Dom McKellar is a Canadian filmmaker and actor known for the movies Last Night and Crimes of the Future. The Sympathizer is produced by A24, Team Downey, Rhombus Media, Cinetic Media, and Moho Film for HBO.
The cast of the series features Hoa Xuande in the lead role as the Captain. Xuande is known for starring in the Netflix series, Cowboy Bebop. He is joined by Hollywood icon Robert Downey Jr. who portrays multiple antagonists in the series. Multi-award-winning actress Sandra Oh has a recurring role in the series as Ms. Sofia Mori. The cast also includes Fred Nguyen Khan as Bon; Toan Le as the General; Duy Nguyen as Man; Alan Trong as Sonny; Ky Duyen as Madame; Kieu Chinh as the Major’s mother; and Kayli Tran as the Communist Spy. The Sympathizer was released on Max from April 14, 2024.
Production News
- April 7, 2021
- It was first announced that Park Chan-wook had signed on to direct an adaptation of The Sympathizer with A24 on board to produce the series. (Source: SlashFilm)
- July 15, 2021
- Robert Downey Jr. is reported to have signed on to the project in a starring role as well as a producer. HBO is confirmed to have picked up the series to distribute. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- November 9, 2022
- Hoa Xuande is cast in the lead role of the series alongside Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Vy Le, and Alan Trong. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- November 10, 2022
- Sandra Oh, Kieu Chinh and Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen are all cast in recurring roles in The Sympathizer. (Source: Deadline)
- January 20, 2023
- Marc Munden and Fernando Meirelles are confirmed to be among the directors of the series alongside Park Chan-wook. (Source: Deadline)
- April 12, 2023
- The first official trailer for the series was released teasing a comic spy caper set between Vietnam and the United States. (Source: YouTube)
- February 15, 2024
- A new trailer for The Sympathizer was released depicting Hoa Xuande in the mysterious lead role. (Source: YouTube)
- March 28, 2024
- The latest trailer for the series is released teasing a stylish spy thriller set in the era of the Vietnam war. (Source: The Playlist)
- April 14, 2024
- The Sympathizer was released on Max. (Source: Max)
