House of Saddam
House of Saddam Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.5 |
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About
"A dictator's inner circle turns on itself"
This four-part miniseries traces Saddam Hussein's decades in power, from ruthless consolidation of control through the wars and purges that defined his rule, ending with his downfall and capture. It plays out like a tense political drama rather than a history lecture, anchored by a towering central performance that makes a monstrous figure disturbingly human. The pace is deliberate, favoring palace intrigue, family betrayal, and psychological menace over battlefield spectacle. It's grim, claustrophobic, and effective, more character study than sweeping historical epic.
a commanding lead performance that humanizes tyranny without ever excusing it.
you want lighter viewing or a broad geopolitical history rather than an intimate character study.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 7.5 | 299 | 61 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 7.4 | 250 | 60 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | 7.6 | 245 | 57 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Episode #1.4 | 7.5 | 230 | 58 min |