History
Station:
National Geographic Channel (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2018-11-11
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The Kim family's dark and surreal story provides a fresh perspective on a nation ruled for more than seven decades by one dynasty.
TV Show Ended.
S1E2 - The Son of God
The decline of Kim Il Sung and the rise of his son, Kim Jong Il; how Jong uses filmmaking and propaganda to gain power; the story of how Jong kidnaps South Korean filmmakers and wages a terror campaign in the buildup to the Seoul Olympics.
Air Date: 11 Nov 2018 21:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Nuclear Family
At the close of the Cold War, North Korea loses Soviet patronage; Kim Jong Il starts a nuclear weapons program; his government makes counterfeit money and sets up factories making crystal meth; he parties while the country struggles economically.
Air Date: 18 Nov 2018 20:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Rocket Man
Kim Jong Un takes power at the age of 28 and consolidates power by killing his uncle and half brother; the story of Un's friendship with basketball player Dennis Rodman and a breakdown of Un's historic 2018 summit with U.S. President Trump.
Air Date: 18 Nov 2018 21:00 (CDT)