Season 1

Six-part dramatization of one of the most misunderstood stories in American history – the 51-day standoff in 1993 between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, the religious sect led by David Koresh. The series explores the events that led to the deaths of 76 members of the community from the perspective of individuals on both sides of the conflict.
Visions and Omens
Episode 1: Visions and Omens

Original Air Date: Mar 5, 2023

The ATF receives a tip of suspicious activity involving weapons taking place among a small religious community led by David Koresh at Mount Carmel, located just outside of Waco, TX. Public relations pressure sets the wheels in motion for the ATF to begin surveillance of Koresh’s compound and his followers, The Branch Davidians.

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The Strangers Across the Street
Episode 2: The Strangers Across the Street

Original Air Date: Mar 12, 2023

ATF agent Jacob Vasquez begins undercover surveillance on the Mount Carmel compound and befriends David Koresh in hopes of finding illegal weapons or other activity. When a local newspaper leaks a damaging story about Koresh, the ATF authorizes a raid on the compound, and the stage is set for a showdown.

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Operation Showtime
Episode 3: Operation Showtime

Original Air Date: Mar 19, 2023

The ATF siege is in motion. Assault vehicles storm the Mount Carmel compound and gunfire is exchanged, beginning a 51-day standoff. FBI chief negotiator Gary Noesner arrives and agrees to broadcast David Koresh's message on national television.

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Of Milk and Men
Episode 4: Of Milk and Men

Original Air Date: Mar 26, 2023

Negotiations intensify as the Branch Davidians refuse to surrender. As David Koresh waits for a sign from God, the lack of food and medical treatment tests both the Davidians’ faith and law enforcement’s patience.

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Stalling for Time
Episode 5: Stalling for Time

Original Air Date: Apr 2, 2023

For a moment, it seems like the end of the stalemate is nearing when the FBI’s tactical division turns up the heat with psyops on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians.

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Day 51
Episode 6: Day 51

Original Air Date: Apr 9, 2023

The standoff at the Mount Carmel compound comes to a violent and tragic end.

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  • Season 1

    Six-part dramatization of the 51-day standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, the religious sect led by David Koresh. The series explores the events from the perspective of individuals on both sides of the conflict.

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