Series synopsis
Making a Dictator is a documentary war & politics television series that premiered on National Geographic on June 8, 2018. It ended on June 22, 2018.
The threat of dictatorship to democratic institutions is real, and it is exemplified by dictators such as Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro who find their way to power through similar methods.
Premise
The threat of dictatorship to democratic institutions is real, and it is exemplified by dictators such as Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro who find their way to power through similar methods.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | June 8, 2018 | June 22, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rising Tide Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro find their way to power through similar methods. |
June 8, 2018 |
| 2 |
Absolute Power Dictators become a bigger threat when they take power, but their goal remains the same. |
June 15, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Fall The forces leading to the downfalls of Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein and Mobutu Sese Seko. |
June 22, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 8, 2018 |
| Last aired | June 22, 2018 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |