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Limited Series – The Bombing of Pan Am 103

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The tragic bombing of a transatlantic flight over Scotland in 1988 unites the local police and the FBI in a hunt for the attackers. Based on a true story.
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Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter 4d
If The Bombing of Pan Am 103 struggles to find the specific humanity of its generic characters, the impulse behind creating them in the first place -- to commemorate those departed, and those who cared about them -- cannot help but feel touchingly humane. Go to Full Review
Jared Richards The Age (Australia) Jul 27
3/5
While affecting, this sombre series lacks drama or tension. It has little to offer beyond recognition of pain and tragedy. Perhaps that’s enough. Go to Full Review
Ronak Kotecha The Times of India 1d
3/5
...if you're interested in a well-researched, procedural deep dive into how one of the biggest terrorism investigations unfolded, 'The Bombing of Pan Am' 103 stays firmly on course. Nothing more, nothing less. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 3d
It doesn’t feel like Lee and his writers are at all trying to sensationalize the investigation. Heck, he doesn’t even play on viewers’ emotions when it comes to the bombing of the flight. Go to Full Review
Belen Prieto Espinof 5d
4/5
It's a patient, meticulous, and deeply respectful series about the victims, finding its strength not in action scenes, but in its obsessive attempt to carefully reconstruct the truth. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror 5d
4/5
...isn’t the first to focus on the Lockerbie tragedy, it is certainly a very valid addition. I especially liked how it focused so much on the human side of it. As such, we’re always remembering the... Go to Full Review
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Mone C @Mone77 1d A very good miniseries with excellent performances, it effectively breaks down the complexities of the investigation, the hunt for the perpetrators, and, above all, the obstacles to cooperation between US and British law enforcement. I enjoyed the miniseries. See more Heather L @RT27515068 2d This was done so well. As with most British shows, it doesnt scream 'disaster' with graphic images, overacting, and yelling/noise. Instead it shows the sadness, empathy, heartbreak and determination of all the people affected by this tragic and devastating event. All the main cast - from the Scottish to the Americans - were believable and it feels like story was told as it happened - not as a dramatisation. That might be boring to some. But if you are interested in this part of history, this is well worth a watch. See more Patsy M @RT23123075 3d Barely made it through episode 1. This was a scripted series that for the most part felt like a bad documentary. See more Lynn Y @LynnhhY 3d I remember where I was, what I was doing. It affected us all in Scotland. I like this series as it includes all angles, without getting too heavily sucked in to any of the more emotive points. Seriously dodgy wigs, though! See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 18, 2025 On December 21, 1988, a devastating aircraft explosion over Lockerbie sets the Scottish town alight, sparking a desperate search for survivors and answers. Details Episode 2 Aired May 19, 2025 Nearly two weeks on, evidence from the scene points to a bomb on board; but cracks emerge in the joint investigation as the FBI withholds their suspect. Details Episode 3 Aired May 25, 2025 Radio fragments offer key evidence to identify the bomb maker; Scottish detective Ed McCusker heads to Washington, D.C. to strengthen intelligence sharing. Details Episode 4 Aired May 26, 2025 A breakthrough from the luggage list sends Scottish detectives to Malta; mounting pressure and a promising prospect test Special Agent Dick Marquise. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 1, 2025 In 1990, investigators discover similarities between Pan Am and another bombing; a key piece of evidence exposes a costly oversight by Dick and the FBI. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 2, 2025 After more than a decade of investigation, suspects finally face trial; but as key witnesses waver, will the victims' families finally see justice? Details

Season Info

Director
Michael Keillor
Executive Producer
Simon Heath, Gaynor Holmes, Michael Keillor, Herbert Kloiber, Jonathan Lee, Adam Morane-Griffiths, Roderick Seligman, Steve Stark, Steve Stark, Sara Curran, Stacey Levin
Screenwriter
Jonathan Lee, Gillian Roger Park
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 18, 2025