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Hunters

Hunters is an American conspiracy drama television series created by David Weil and released on Prime Video in 2020.

Updated July 28, 20261 min readCited sources

Hunters is an American conspiracy drama thriller created by David Weil for Prime Video. The series follows a diverse group of Nazi hunters in 1977 New York City.

What it is

Set in 1977 New York, Hunters centres on Jonah Heidelbaum and a secret group of Nazi hunters. They uncover a plot by escaped Nazi war criminals to establish a Fourth Reich in the United States, blending vigilante action with a conspiracy thriller narrative.

Why it matters

Although fictional, the series draws on real historical themes like Nazi war criminals evading capture after World War II and the U.S. government's Operation Paperclip. It highlights the ongoing hunt for justice in a dramatized, alternate-history context.

Key details

The show stars Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, and others. It premiered on Prime Video in February 2020 and was renewed for a second and final season, which debuted in January 2023. The series is a fictionalised story inspired by real Nazi hunting efforts.

In short

  • Premiered on Prime Video in February 2020.
  • Set in 1977 New York City.
  • Follows a group hunting escaped Nazi war criminals.
  • Two seasons, with the final season released in January 2023.
Canadian angle

The series was distributed internationally through Prime Video, making it widely available to Canadian viewers on the platform.

Quick questions

What is Hunters about?
Hunters follows a secret group of Nazi hunters in 1977 New York City who discover escaped Nazi officials plotting to build a Fourth Reich in the United States.
Is Hunters based on a true story?
Not directly. It is a fictional series inspired by real historical events and the broader history of Nazi hunting after World War II.
Is Hunters on Prime Video?
Yes. Hunters premiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 21, 2020, and is available to Canadian viewers on the platform.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunters_(2020_TV_series)
    Supports: Premiere date, creator, setting, genre, plot premise, renewal for second and final season.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7456722/
    Supports: Series premise and central Nazi-hunter storyline.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/hunters/1030789319/
    Supports: Series synopsis and note that it is inspired by true events.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/hunters-2020
    Supports: Synopsis describing the Nazi-hunter premise and Fourth Reich plot.
  5. ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/hunters/
    Supports: Cast list and two-season run.
  6. Jewish Telegraphic Agency — https://www.jta.org/2020/02/21/culture/real-story-hunters-tv-show
    Supports: Discussion of the series as a fictionalized story drawing on real events.