5.950 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestThe recruits face the ultimate test as the Crucible pushes the limits of their endurance — and brotherhood is the only way to get past the finish line
After impulsively joining the U.S. Marine Corps, a bullied teen finds new purpose — and unexpected brotherhood — with his motley team of fellow recruits.
Acting
Heizer's thousand-yard stare says everything DADT forbade.
Writing
Dialogue that crackles with unspoken tension.
Production
Sweaty, authentic '90s Camp Pendleton atmosphere.
Creator
Andy Parker
Miles Heizer
Cameron Cope
Max Parker
Sgt. Liam Robert Sullivan
Vera Farmiga
Barbara Cope
Liam Oh
Ray McCaffey
Cedrick Cooper
Staff Sgt. Marcus McKinnon
Ana Ayora
Capt. Denise Fajardo
Angus O'Brien
Thaddeus Beau Sterling Hicks
Kieron Moore
Nicholas Slovacek
Dominic Goodman
Isaiah Nash
Nicholas Logan
Sgt. Cary Wayne Howitt
Blake Burt
John Bowman
Rico Paris
Santos Santos
Brandon Tyler Moore
Cody Bowman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' repeal anniversary, Boots weaponizes nostalgia to expose how little changed.
Vera Farmiga joined specifically to play a mother who fails to protect her son—then the show got axed before their confrontation scene.
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