'The Sympathizer' Opens a Counteroffensive on Vietnam War Movies

HBO's new series "The Sympathizer," directed by Park Chan-wook, offers a fresh take on the Vietnam War movie genre. Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's novel, the series features a complex protagonist, the Captain, who is a double agent navigating his dual identity amidst espionage and political intrigue. The show not only serves as a gripping spy thriller and satire but also critiques and dialogues with traditional war films, presenting a bold and inventive narrative.