‘DMZ’: 5 things you need to know about the HBO Max mini series

‘DMZ' series is based on Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli's comic book series of the same name
UPDATED MAR 13, 2022
'DMZ' is set to release on March 17 (IMDb)
'DMZ' is set to release on March 17 (IMDb)

'DMZ' is an anticipated American dystopian streaming television miniseries based on Brian Wood and Riccardo Burchielli's comic book series of the same name. The DMZ  graphic novel initially came out in 2005, telling the narrative of an alternate New York City split by the Second American Civil War, which was precipitated by internal strife over the United States' post-9/11 military interventionism position. 

But, before we go into further specifics about the new series, you might want to check out similar shows like 'Our Boys', 'Sharp Objects' and 'The Flight Attendant'.

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When does ‘DMZ’ release and where can you watch it?

'DMZ' premieres on HBO Max with all four episodes on Thursday, March 17.

What is  ‘DMZ’ all about?

According to HBO Max, the official synopsis is as follows "DMZ leaps off the pages of the acclaimed DC graphic novel into the visual landscape of a dangerous and distorted Manhattan as one woman navigates a demilitarized zone in a harrowing quest to find her lost son."

Who stars on ‘DMZ'?

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Isabel Dawson is a producer and actor. She made her feature film debut In the 1995 indie drama 'Kids'. Dawson earned the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her performance in 'Rent,' and she was nominated for the Critics Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy role for 'Top Five'. Off-camera, Dawson has been affiliated with the Lower East Side Girls Club, Global Cool, and a few more organizations/charities/campaigns for political, social, and environmental causes.



 

Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt is a talented actor who rose to prominence in the 1990s, thanks to his Emmy-nominated performance as homicide investigator Reynaldo Curtis on the long-running procedural 'Law & Order'. Bratt did a variety of supporting roles before that, including 'Demolition Man', 'Clear and Present Danger', and  'The River Wild'.  



 

Who are the showrunners?

Directed by Ernest Dickerson and Ava DuVernay, 'DMZ' is created and executive produced by Roberto Patino.

Trailer

Check out the trailer of 'DMZ' below:



 

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