I am a former Special Forces detachment CDR, and I am just thrilled to see this show.
In fact, I don't even like watching TV because it is so superficial sometimes. But this is a must see for everyone at all ages.
The details remind me of so many things, down to the cages that look a bit bigger than ours for storing gear and stuff, and the absolutely normal looking CIA gal which is so true to reality. And so much smarter than everyone else !
Even the fast chats of some of the lines that a few reviewers found too fast to understand, is actually true to life. A lot of military people are fast talkers. They think they sound smart if they can say things real fast. That is the culture.
But as true as the writing is and as close as the settings and actions are to reality, the feel of the show is the real gem.
As an audience we feel what they feel, especially losing people from our lives who gave up on us. This includes the almost automatic drive to jump up and get to duty that is so common in those who act from dedication to this country and saving lives.
One of the reviewers said it is good mindless fun. Its okay to not see further than that. It is just fun for some. Not everyone comes to dinner for the same thing.
Not everyone wants to take the oath and do the dance, and run the North Island obstacle course over and over until it works.
Not everyone wants to feel what it means to really care about putting away bad people to protect good people.
But for those who want to know more, this shows what it is like to be a quiet patriot.
It shows love of country and family and brotherhood without forcing watchers to put sand in their mouths and wave American flags.
And it really does touch on things going on today in each of those countries.
It is not all Hollywood. I did the jumps from the C17s. It is cold up there. But some people do jump a little exposed at times. Not everyone covers everything exposed perfectly on every jump.
I thank you for reminding me who I am. What a gift you give to anyone who will just watch !
I think when this show stops its run which I hope is a long time from now, each of you involved will remember this as one of the most important projects of your lives. And each of the actors is so good that none of it looks like acting.
I salute you all for an incredible job well done.
I don't think any other military show can ever come close to this one.
