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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War

7.020191 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Explore the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change. The twelve years that composed the post-war…

DirectorJulia Marchesi
ProducersHenry Louis Gates, Jr.·Dyllan McGee

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1, Hour 1
Apr 9, 2019
E2
Part 1, Hour 2
Apr 9, 2019
E3
Part 2, Hour 1
Apr 16, 2019
E4
Part 2, Hour 2
Apr 16, 2019

Cast · Directed by Julia Marchesi

HJHenry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self - Host

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Reconstruction: America After the Civil War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Reconstruction: America After the Civil War on Netflix?

No, Reconstruction: America After the Civil War is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Reconstruction: America After the Civil War on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Reconstruction: America After the Civil War isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Reconstruction: America After the Civil War for free?

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?

No — Reconstruction: America After the Civil War ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.