Apple TV+’s “The Line,” is a four-part documentary series featuring exclusive interviews with SEAL Team 7 about the 2018 case in which a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war crimes. The series goes into deployment with never-before-seen body camera footage and provides a raw look at the controversial allegations that pushed bounds of brotherhood to their limits and the resulting headline-making trial. Featuring an unprecedented look at the culture of the SEALs, the series features interviews with members of SEAL Team 7, Gallagher and his wife Andrea, former Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer, and more. “The Line” premieres globally on November 19, 2021 on Apple TV+.
The series comes on the heels of last spring’s hit podcast of the same name, exploring this complicated case and military culture with all-new universe and immersive footage.
Hailing from Jigsaw Productions, the producers of the Apple Original podcast, executive producers are Brad Hebert, Alex Gibney, Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist, Stacey Offman and Richard Perello.
“The Line” Four Episode Documentary Premiere Episodic Titles/Synopses
Episode 1: Quiet Professionals
A platoon of U.S. Navy SEALs deploy to Iraq to combat ISIS. After they return from the mission, rumors begin to swirl about war crimes.
Episode 2: Gray Areas
Back home, members of the platoon accuse their chief, Eddie Gallagher, of multiple war crimes – including the murder of a prisoner of war.
Episode 3: USA v. Gallagher
As the biggest war crimes trial in a generation begins, a rift among the accusers arises and bonds of brotherhood are put to the test.
Episode 4: Rules of Engagement
Series finale. The verdict sends shockwaves through the nation, forcing the Navy to grapple with the outcome.
