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The Dictator's Playbook

7.620181 seasonNRTV SeriesDocumentary

Learn how six dictators, from Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, shaped the 20th century. How did they seize and lose power? What forces were against them? Learn the answers in these six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality and power.

DirectorMark Stevenson
WritersGreg Beer·Denis Seguin
ProducersMatt Booi·David Brady

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Kim Il Sung
Jun 2, 2018 8.0
E2
Saddam Hussein
Jun 9, 2018 8.0
E3
Benito Mussolini
Jun 16, 2018 8.0
E4
Manuel Noriega
Jun 23, 2018 8.0
E5
Francisco Franco
Jun 30, 2018 8.0
E6
Idi Amin
Jul 7, 2018 8.0

Cast · Directed by Mark Stevenson

TBTim Beckmann
Tim Beckmann
Narrator

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The Dictator's Playbook — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dictator's Playbook?

The Dictator's Playbook is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and DocPlay in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Dictator's Playbook on Netflix?

No, The Dictator's Playbook is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and DocPlay.

Is The Dictator's Playbook on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Dictator's Playbook is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Dictator's Playbook for free?

The Dictator's Playbook is available on Amazon Prime Video and DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Dictator's Playbook?

The Dictator's Playbook has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of The Dictator's Playbook out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Dictator's Playbook are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Dictator's Playbook?

No — The Dictator's Playbook ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.