How to Watch Exterminate All the Brutes on HBO Max

March 3, 2023

Examining European colonialism and its exploitative, oppressive and genocidal ways, Exterminate All the Brutes on HBO Max is a hybrid docuseries directed and narrated by Raoul Peck. Through archival footage, animation, and dramatic retelling of events, the series deconstructs concepts of imperialism and white supremacy and makes the viewer question whether the history as we know it shows us the complete picture.

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How Many Episodes Are in Exterminate All the Brutes?

There are four episodes in Exterminate All the Brutes. The runtime of the episodes averages between 59-60 minutes. You can check the complete list of Exterminate All the Brutes episodes and their release dates below.

“The Disturbing Confidence of Ignorance”: May 1, 2021
“Who the F*** is Columbus?”: May 8, 2021
“Killing at a Distance or… How I Thoroughly Enjoyed the Outing”: May 15, 2021
“The Bright Colors of Fascism”: May 22, 2021

What Are the Critics Saying About Exterminate All the Brutes?

Exterminate All the Brutes has an official critics rating of 85% and an average audience score of 63% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Alison Herman from The Ringer writes, “Exterminate All the Brutes is at once epic in scope and intimate in focus, held together by the strength of Peck’s vision. One series alone can’t rewrite history, but it can attempt to serve as a rallying cry.”

IndieWire’s Robert Daniels says, “More than 1,000 years of genocidal events are a lot to consume, but Peck creates a cohesive journey that shows how original sins manifest into present-day racial injustices.”

Is Exterminate All the Brutes Suitable for Kids?

Exterminate All the Brutes is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.

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