Drama | Thriller | History
Station:
TNT (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2026-09-13
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High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam is the story about a man's relentless quest for truth, a nation's complicated campaign for justice, and the bonds between fathers and sons. It tells, for the first time, the intimate story of two men at the heart of one of the 21st Century's most formative conflicts. In 2003, John Nixon, a CIA analyst became the first American to positively identify and interrogate Saddam Hussein. During their time together, Nixon began to understand the potential consequences of the invasion, the humanitarian horrors and geopolitical turbulences that would follow Saddam's deposing.
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S1E6 - The Devil You Know
After following Saddam's warning, John returns from Najaf with the unwavering conviction that the real threat is Iran. Now he must convince the most powerful leaders in the United States Government to believe him.
Air Date: 27 Sep 2026 20:00 (CDT)
S1E7 - The Reckoning
After two years and no WMDs, Iraq is in chaos and the White House is under political siege. With Saddam on trial, and John Nixon convinced the ousted tyrant holds the key to peace in the region, Nixon struggles to persuade the CIA to intervene and save Hussein's life.
Air Date: 28 Sep 2026 20:00 (CDT)
S1E8 - Debriefing the President
John becomes a pariah in Washington by trying to save Saddam and warning about the coming threat of Iran. A meeting in the White House gives John one last chance to convince President Bush to alter the course of the Middle East.
Air Date: 04 Oct 2026 20:00 (CDT)