Masters of the Air is one of the most highly anticipated shows from Apple TV+ this year. It stars the likes of Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Barry Keoghan, Ncuti Gatwa, and more. Serving as a companion series to Band of Brothers (2001) and The Pacific (2010), Masters of the Air tells the story of the members of the 100th Bomb Group, a B-17 Flying Fortress unit, during the Second World War. The show takes inspiration from Donald L. Miller’s 2007 novel of the same name.
Early reviews of Masters of the Air have surfaced online. The show will release worldwide on January 26, 2024.
While it has managed to earn mostly positive reactions from critics, the series ultimately fails to reach the heights of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. The cast members’ performances and action sequences have received praise from critics. However, the show’s heavy dependence on action sequences and repetitive storytelling was poorly received.
In its review, Rolling Stone has declared the latest Austin Butler starrer “a WWII misfire.” According to IndieWire, the show is “A Beautiful Mess of a War Epic.”
On Rotten Tomatoes, the show currently has a ‘fresh’ 82% rating (based on 11 reviews). Although, this rating may go down in the next few days.
Check out some of the early reactions to Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air!
'Masters of the Air' Review: Austin Butler in an Apple TV+ 'Band of Brothers' Follow-Up That Frequently Soars, Occasionally Stalls https://t.co/sQgw1ES6jz
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 24, 2024
“#MastersOfTheAir is a great addition to AppleTV’s ever expanding library of compelling content and will surely prove to be another winner for the streamer in both awards circuits and audience reception.”
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) January 24, 2024
Read our review below: https://t.co/Z4fFPfR4wv
‘Callum Turner and Austin Butler bring A-list charisma to this mighty, melancholy Band of Brothers follow-up.’
— Time Out Film (@TimeOutFilm) January 24, 2024
Apple TV+’s ‘Masters of the Air’ is spectacular, Spielberg-sized telly, writes @PhildeSemlyen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐https://t.co/KWPAJBCLnm
'Masters of the Air' Review — Austin Butler Is Magnetic in Apple TV+ War Series
— Collider (@Collider) January 24, 2024
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Masters of The Air Review: A spectacular masterpiece, everyone needs to see ☆☆☆☆☆ — The Version - Where to watch the latest entertainment, lifestyle & travel. https://t.co/G3ApdNJTXL#mastersoftheair @AppleTV
— The Version (@theversionHQ) January 24, 2024