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Over There

Over There

The Battle Begins

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Overview

Gritty, intense, evocative and emotional, "Over There" takes you to the front lines of battle and explores the effects of war on a U.S. Army unit sent to Iraq on their first tour of duty, as well as the equally powerful effects felt at home by their families and loved ones.

Created by Steven Bochco
NetworksFX

Top Cast

Josh Henderson

Josh Henderson

Pfc. Bo Rider

Luke Macfarlane

Luke Macfarlane

Pvt. Frank 'Dim' Dumphy

Erik Palladino

Erik Palladino

Sgt. Chris "Scream" Silas

Keith D. Robinson

Keith D. Robinson

Pvt. Avery "Angel" King

Sticky Fingaz

Sticky Fingaz

Pvt. Maurice 'Smoke' Williams

Omid Abtahi

Omid Abtahi

Pfc. Tariq Nassiri

Lizette Carrión

Lizette Carrión

Pfc. Esmeralda 'Doublewide' Del Rio

Sprague Grayden

Sprague Grayden

Terry Rider

Nicki Aycox

Nicki Aycox

Pvt. Brenda 'Mrs. B.' Mitchell

Brigid Brannagh

Brigid Brannagh

Vanessa Dumphy

Themes & Keywords

middle eastus armyiraqiraq warcombatmilitaryus militaryviolence

About Over There

Over There is a war & politics, drama, action & adventure series that first aired in 2005 exploring themes of middle east, us army, iraq, iraq war, combat, military. Created by Steven Bochco, it stars Josh Henderson, Luke Macfarlane, Erik Palladino. Gritty, intense, evocative and emotional, "Over There" takes you to the front lines of battle and explores the effects of war on a U.S. Army unit sent to Iraq on their first tour of duty, as well as the equally powerful effects felt at home by their families and loved ones.

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