“The Pacific” is a critically acclaimed miniseries that aired in 2010. Produced by HBO, it’s a companion piece to the equally acclaimed “Band of Brothers.” Both series were created by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg and focus on World War II, but “The Pacific” specifically centers on the experiences of United States Marines in the Pacific Theater.

The series follows three Marines: Robert Leckie, John Basilone, and Eugene Sledge, as well as other Marines in their unit, as they fight against the Japanese Imperial forces. It depicts the harsh realities of combat, the bonds formed between soldiers, and the psychological toll of war.

“The Pacific” received praise for its realistic portrayal of battle scenes, attention to historical detail, and strong performances from its cast. It’s often praised for its authenticity and the way it honors the experiences of the soldiers who fought in the Pacific Theater.

Based on the accounts of Marines in World War II, this 10-part miniseries follows the intertwined journeys of three U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theater — Pfcs. Robert Leckie and Eugene B. Sledge and Sgt. John Basilone — from their first battle against Japan on Guadalcanal, across the sands of Iwo Jima and the horror of Okinawa, to their ultimately triumphant return after V-J Day. The producing team behind “The Pacific,” including Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, also was behind HBO’s award-winning miniseries “Band of Brothers.”