World War II with Tom Hanks review – one of the largest documentaries in human history

Tom Hanks Just Can’t Quit World War II (and It’s Keeping Him Up at Night)

History Channel debuts *World War II With Tom Hanks*, a 20-episode docuseries executive-produced by Hanks and Pulitzer historian Jon Meacham, first all-encompassing WWII series since ITV's *The World at War* (1974). Linear networks counter streaming fragmentation with premium branded docs anchored on A-list talent: a content-investment playbook increasingly relevant for media-budget decisions.