CBS’s ‘SEAL Team’ Rebuts Military Clichés — and Sometimes Hits the Spot

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CBS’s ‘SEAL Team’ Rebuts Military Clichés — and Sometimes Hits the Spot

2024/08/05 Report

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The small screen is no stranger to military dramas, but CBS is aiming for something special with "SEAL Team." Starring David Boreanaz as the battle-hardened leader of an elite unit, the show promises a gritty, realistic look at the lives of Navy SEALs, both on and off the battlefield.

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But can it deliver on that promise without falling into the same old traps that plague the genre?

Authenticity in the Details, But What About the Heart?

From the get-go, "SEAL Team" earns points for its attention to detail.

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