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The Sympathizer

6.920241 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDramaWar & Politics

Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.

ProducersPark Chan-wook·Amanda Burrell

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Death Wish
Apr 14, 2024 7.9
E2
Good Little Asian
Apr 21, 2024 7.7
E3
Love It or Leave It
Apr 28, 2024 8.1
E4
Give Us Some Good Lines
May 5, 2024 8.3
E5
All for One
May 12, 2024 7.6
E6
The Oriental Mode of Destruction
May 19, 2024 7.7
E7
Endings Are Hard, Aren't They?
May 26, 2024 7.9

Cast

HXHoa Xuande
Hoa Xuande
The Captain
RJRobert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Claude / Professor Hammer / Ned Godwin / Niko Damianos / Priest
TLToan Le
Toan Le
The General
FKFred Nguyen Khan
Fred Nguyen Khan
Bon
DNDuy Nguyen
Duy Nguyen
Man
VLVy Le
Vy Le
Lana
NDNguyen Cao Ky Duyen
Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen
Madame
PLPhan Gia Nhat Linh
Phan Gia Nhat Linh
Crapulent Major
ATAlan Trong
Alan Trong
Sonny
KCKieu Chinh
Kieu Chinh
Crapulent Major's Mother
SOSandra Oh
Sandra Oh
Sofia Mori

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The Sympathizer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sympathizer?

The Sympathizer is streaming on HBO Max and Sky Go in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sympathizer on Netflix?

No, The Sympathizer is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Sky Go.

Is The Sympathizer on Amazon Prime Video?

The Sympathizer isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Sympathizer for free?

The Sympathizer is available on HBO Max and Sky Go in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Sympathizer?

The Sympathizer has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of The Sympathizer out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of The Sympathizer are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Sympathizer?

No — The Sympathizer ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is The Sympathizer based on?

The Sympathizer is based on The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen.