Series synopsis
Waco: American Apocalypse is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Netflix on March 22, 2023. It ended on March 22, 2023. It stars David Thibodeau, Chris Whitcomb, Lee Hancock and Bob Ricks.
This docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993.
Premise
This docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Thibodeau as Self - Branch Davidian
- Chris Whitcomb as Self
- Lee Hancock as Self - Dallas Morning News Reporter
- Bob Ricks as Self
- Kathy Schroeder as Self - Branch Davidian
- David Koresh as Self (Archival Footage/Voice)
- Bill Buford as Self - ATF
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | March 22, 2023 | March 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In the Beginning… Gunfire erupts when federal agents arrive at the Branch Davidian compound with a search warrant and hostage negotiators attempt to free the children. |
March 22, 2023 |
| 2 |
Children of God Curiosity over the man calling himself a messiah makes Waco the center of a media circus. FBI negotiation and rescue teams clash over the use of force. |
March 22, 2023 |
| 3 |
Fire The world waits as Koresh makes new promises of surrender. But the FBI's controversial tactics turn the compound into an apocalyptic scene. |
March 22, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 22, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 22, 2023 |
| Status | ended |