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The American Experiment

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Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation. From TMDB

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The American Experiment is a 2026 documentary TV series, starring Martin Sheen and Robert McAtee.

  • 78 people have posted about this series on Bluesky, Mastodon
  • posts span Oct 29, 2024 to Nov 4, 2026

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  • Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 25, 2026

    The new mini-series from @netflix.com "The American Experiment," is now live. Watch the creation of the Republic, and especially the role of George Washington. Very proud to have contributed to this. www.netflix.com/title/81930567

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  • Jason Herbert @herberthistory.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 25, 2026

    Ok we don't do a lot of documentaries at Historians At The Movies but apparently a lot of the #HATM crew are in this series so lets do the first episode. Join us on Netflix this Sunday June 28 at 8pm eastern for THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT. Be free and share this post. youtu.be/KM9XnXblZjk?...

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  • Sara Georgini @sarageorgini.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 23, 2026

    🗃️ Super excited for @netflix.com launch of terrific series #TheAmericanExperiment in which I get to show serious national treasure @mhs1791.bsky.social. Please check it out starting 6/24 + share word, great launch convo w director @brianknappenberger.bsky.social & always fab @jbf1755.bsky.social 🍿

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  • Emily St. James @emilystjams.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 5, 2026

    Read Lily on Widow's Bay and the AMERICAN EXPERIMENT. An ideal show to air as our 250th birthday nears.

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  • Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 25, 2026

    Make sure to watch The American Experiment documentary series on Netflix so you can hear @jbf1755.bsky.social compare John Adams to Rodney Dangerfield

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  • Sinner Representative @irepresentsinners.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 9, 2026

    🚨MVP is gonna be featured in a documentary series about the past and future of American democracy which will be released ahead of the 250th anniversary of the US??!!🚨 GIIIIIRRLLLLLLLL!!! 👀 This shadow campaign is PHENOMENAL! 🤭 The American Experiment will be released on Netflix on June 24th! 👏🏼

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  • matyd.bsky.social @matyd.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 29, 2025

    If you really love the USA and the 'American Experiment' as you claim, watch Rachel Maddow's show from tonight. Appeasement will not help defeat people who are trying to kill democracy.

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  • Justin @jlentini09.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2025

    HAD TO GRAB A PICTURE BEFORE THE PARK POLICE TEAR IT DOWN, AGAIN HERE I AM, POINTING AT THE PEDOPHILES. I'M SURE ARMED MILITARY AND TANKS WILL BE POSITIONED HERE BY NEXT WEEK, SO GRABBING A PIECE OF HISTORY TO SHOW MY GRANDKIDS HOW THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT FAILED. CRUSHED BY A REALITY TV HOST

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  • HyveMynd @hyvemynd.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 5, 2026

    I watched the first episode of Netflix's "the American Experiment" this afternoon. My wife said she wanted to watch it, but fell asleep about 15 minutes in. As someone who has gotten somewhat interested in Revolutionary era wargaming, I honestly enjoyed it.

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  • June Blackwell 🏳️‍⚧️ @junipercapita.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 29, 2026

    And here goes Historians in the Documentary Series with The American Experiment! Stand by for notes, talking heads. #HATM

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  • Scouse Git @scouse-git.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 11, 2026

    I’ve been watching “The American Experiment” on Netflix. What a fantastic series! As a non-American, it’s fascinating to see just how abhorrent the Founding Fathers were in terms of their attitude to slavery, the slave trade, and native Americans. It’s an eye-opener! Highly recommended…

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  • MJdowntheshore @mjdowntheshore.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 25, 2026

    Netflix has a wonderful new series The American Experiment about our founding. Tom Hanks is producer. Highly recommend. We were so lucky to have those founders and the patriot citizens. I do get sappy around the Fourth. I love America. Not going to let him steal that too.

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  • Matt Keliher @mattkeliher.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 31, 2026

    Center for the American Experiment also pays for ads on KFAN, the local radio show facing backlash and boycott over their on air mockery and dismissal of the federal occupation.

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  • Two all the way, a coffee milk, and a Del's @ri.oldfolkshome.orgBluesky · Jul 19, 2026

    @radiofreetom.bsky.social So is the “The American Experiment” series chockablock with just natural irony or were the writers intentionally setting up Cruz, Flake, Pence, etc. to be further outed as incredibly hypocritical tools? Because man, mission accomplished if so!

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  • Yesnut @yesnut.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 8, 2026

    Nice work, @radiofreetom.bsky.social , on the Netflix series “The American Experiment”. A few jump scares with Al Gore, Hilary, and Ted Cruz… but really well done overall.

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  • Ms.ShawnaLouise @shawnalouise72.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 30, 2025

    Again, I’ll speak a little louder for the back, the American Experiment is over! A game show host broke American democracy!

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  • Rich Richmond @richrichmond.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 29, 2024

    Hopefully this is the series finale of The Donald Trump Shitshow and not of The American Experiment. 🇺🇸

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  • StephenB💙8647VoteBlue🇦🇺🇨🇮🇺🇦 @steveyb22.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 27, 2026

    Just watched the Netflix Series: ‘The American Experiment’ & I thought it was pretty good, but my main takeaway was having Ted Cruz as 1 of the main commentators. Ted Cruz. TED CRUZ? TED FUCKING CRUZ????? I mean come the fuck on! 🤷‍♂️🙄

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  • Brian Knappenberger @brianknappenberger.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 25, 2026

    So proud to have so many amazing people in this series, The American Experiment is live on NETFLIX today. @netflix #TheAmericanExperiment

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  • David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 24, 2026

    @kamalaharris.com is on the new @netflix.com series The American Experiment!

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  • Aaron Crozier @rocknrollbacteria.comBluesky · Jun 23, 2026

    Tomorrow is the debut of The American Experiment on Netflix - I am proud and honored to have been given a chance to help edit this new mini-series from @brianknappenberger.bsky.social and Playtone - I hope you'll check it out!

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  • Amanda Lotz @drtvlotz.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 19, 2024

    Who would have guessed the American Experiment would end as a reality show? Will Secretaries be voted off weekly? Can they phone a friend? Do we all get to vote again?

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  • Moi @theredshoes.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 29, 2026

    www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... The first episode of The American Experiment ends with the song Devil’s Spoke by Laura Marling – the chorus of which has Marling ominously warning, over a rousing folk refrain: “All of this can be broken.”

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  • Brian Knappenberger @brianknappenberger.bsky.socialBluesky · May 5, 2026

    Huge news! The documentary series we've been working on just announced! The American Experiment. I can't wait for people to see this! www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/n...

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  • Eurovangelists @eurovangelists.comBluesky · Aug 14, 2025

    It’s a Thursday in August in 2025, and that means we’re back with more of the American Song Contest, covering weeks 3 (yikes) and 4 (actually… good?) of the show! Are we coming around on the American Experiment? Listen and find out! maximumfun.org/episodes/eur...

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  • Paul Hutchinson @paulhutch.comBluesky · Jul 27, 2026

    Went looking and didn't see any new recent episodes of the "American Experience" (best US history documentary series ever) on PBS thinking I missed one. I believe the show you're watching is "THe American Experiment" on Netflix.

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  • Karen Langsam @langsam-karen.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 4, 2026

    🧵🇺🇸If you are home and keeping out of the heat dome, this is another great series to watch on Netflix today. Check out “The American Experiment” on Netflix www.netflix.com/us/title/819...

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  • bonkersbrew.bsky.social @bonkersbrew.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 28, 2026

    Netflix has several revolutionary documentaries. I watched the George Washington one and now I am watching “The American Experiment “ series. I think they are for the 250 anniversary. There also is one about Jefferson. Worth a watch.

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  • Ben Edwards @bostonhistory.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 26, 2026

    The American Experiment on Netflix www.instagram.com/reel/DZ_TLKs...

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  • Kim Scarborough 🇺🇦 @scarborough.kimBluesky · Jan 25, 2025

    It's darkly funny that the end of the American Experiment is coming because of this completely ridiculous man, this utter failure and blowhard, a game show host whom absolutely nobody took seriously for almost his entire time as a public figure.

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  • Mindy Stern @minster12.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 20, 2024

    A grifter con-man POTUS selling the United States to the highest bidder is an excellent finale to the late stage capitalist limited series known as The American Experiment.

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  • Sharon🇺🇦Johnston @sharonjohnston.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 20, 2026

    I leave VMs for Sen John Thune & others & say “How much worse will he get before you do your job? Are you afraid of him, afraid for your careers or you are complicit in a coup against our Republic? History will show that you were the Congress who k!lled the American Experiment!” I’m often blocked.

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  • Liberal Buddhist @liberalbuddhist.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 10, 2026

    My top five tv series in 2026 so far… Furious Star City The Burroughs Paradise Wonder Man Honorable Mention: The American Experiment Love Story

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  • Michael Heide @michaelheide.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 17, 2026

    "The company singled out programs like its Indian sports thriller series “Glory,” its Brazilian soccer miniseries “Brasil 70: A Saga do Tri” and its American Revolution-focused docuseries “The American Experiment” for their uses of the technology" So it's still limited to stuff few people watch.

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  • Bethanne Wills @bethannewills.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 27, 2026

    The American Experiment on Netflix was good, but it also let Ted Cruz audition his 2028 run! Last episode he is trying so hard to be an inspiration instead of a floppy weasel. The series did make the point that Congress had yielded its power to a president which is NOT what the founders intended.

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  • Center for Civic Education @civiceducation.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 22, 2026

    When Tom Hanks produces a series on the American experiment, it makes sense to hear from the Center for Civic Education. We’re proud to participate in The American Experiment on @Netflix, premiering June 24, with Dr. Donna Phillips & others from the Center lending their voices. #America250

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  • Geste @geste.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 20, 2026

    You win. The American Experiment is over. Frankly, I'm ready to disolve the Union. Good luck with your bad self. I'll show myself out.

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  • John Cutting @fortunasaga.comBluesky · Mar 27, 2025

    Future documentaries about the Decline and Fall of the American Experiment will show this to shocked viewers.

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  • Mikusa @mikusa.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 17, 2025

    Whaat?!! And miss ANOTHER jaw-dropping American history debacle LIVE on AIR in REAL TIME??? No way I’m gonna miss the conclusion of the series: The AMERICAN Experiment 1776

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  • Rick Gundlach, Esq. CPA @hoofin.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 7, 2024

    It has been referred to as "the American Experiment", but somehow, we've stopped making amendments necessary to keep the experiment going. This is how you get a game show host to become president.

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  • John Finagin @johnfinagin.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 4, 2026

    Agreed. Netflix "The American Experiment" series is well worth watching for how this odd distortion of Democracy came about.

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  • Wholly-Babble™🍁🏳️‍🌈🌻 @whollybabble.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 17, 2026

    The American Experiment - Netlfix special This 5 part series outlines the nation's founding documents and the dangers which lie ahead right up to present time. Highly recommended! #Netlflix #TV #film #News #Politics

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  • AI News @ainieuwtjes.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 17, 2026

    Netflix's 300 AI productions show how fast the technology is spreading through entertainment Netflix now uses AI in about 300 productions, mostly in post-production. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos put specific numbers to the effort: the docuseries "The American Experiment" includes 17… Via The Decoder

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  • CDK@CRM-114/AE-35/M5 @cdavidkz.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 6, 2026

    Listening to "The American Experiment - Episode Five: Washington's Warning" as I read these threads... www.netflix.com/watch/819441...

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  • ACME Family Knitter @acmeleader.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 6, 2026

    Watching Tom Hanks’ “The American Experiment,” bowled over by the hypocrisy of Ted Cruz’s commentary about how critical Washington’s humility was to the survival of our country saying GW insisted the potus be a public servant. Cruz’s occasional appearances in this great Netflix doc show…

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  • Dan McGinn @danmc2.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 4, 2026

    BIRTH OF A NATION: 250 years on from the founding of the United States, a new #Netflix docuseries reflects on #TheAmericanExperiment. Featuring academics, lawyers and quite a few politicians US Pomona's #4thofJuly review of the show is in.. loveitinpomona.blogspot.com/2026/07/birt... #USA250

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  • Ben Edwards @bostonhistory.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 3, 2026

    ‘The American Experiment’ Review: Netflix’s Tom Hanks-Produced Doc Featuring Hillary Clinton and Mike Pence Inspires and Irritates www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-review...

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  • Motley Blüe @middermoo.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 30, 2026

    I’m watching a great documentary series on Netflix called “The American Experiment.” It’s funny watching Ted Cruz go on about how much respect he has for the constitution. He’s so full of shit.

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  • Paul @airsculpture.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 24, 2026

    Watched a couple of series in the last week. The Ken Burns series on the American Revolution and now the Netflix series The American Experiment. Why do all these programs make out like democracy was invented in 1776 ? The Greeks had a very open democracy back in ancient times and even Britain 1/2

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  • New On Netflix UK [Fan Account] @uk.newonnetflix.infoBluesky · Jun 24, 2026

    The American Experiment (2026) 5 Episodes [12] Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation. #NowStreaming #Netflix #NetflixUK

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  • Chatham House @chathamhouse.orgBluesky · May 12, 2026

    Introducing strategic initiatives at The American Experiment at 250, a landmark convening series with Chatham House's US and North America Programme 🌎 To explore partnership opportunities, please contact Head of Corporate Fundraising, Lesley McKenna at [email protected].

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  • Bushido Blaq @warrocketajaxjr.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 14, 2026

    Looking like everything can be cancelled "like a reality TV show" too. Ratings and ticket sales are REALLY low for this episode of "The American Experiment".

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  • Just Andreas, #FuckICE @justandreas.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2026

    I highly recommend watching the series The American Experiment. Very timely. Very interesting. Said "I did not know that" several times

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  • Richard @unafraid47.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 27, 2026

    Worthy of watching, especially as we suffer through Trump's eff to take away our freedoms. Watch The American Experiment | Netflix Official Site share.google/q5pKatJ3wsKR...

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  • slimnotshady1.bsky.social @slimnotshady1.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 14, 2026

    Will the Republicans under Johnston(?) refuse to seat Democrat Congress member Elect? And thus show the failure of the American Experiment in Democracy? Many wonder…

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  • Spartacuss - 🇵🇸 🇱🇧 🇨🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 🇪🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @elbowsuk.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 11, 2026

    What a fucking hypocrite. What a vile fucking hypocrite. What a fucking nasty fucking dangerous hypocrite. He is only there because he's not in Cuba as ICE would have him. This still from Netflix, The American Experiment. We should bar him from ever coming to the UK.

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  • Christhenerd -- Game Dev @christhenerd92.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2026

    I was curious enough to check out the American Experiment series on Netflix, but in the first two minutes I see Rand Paul, Mike Pence, and Ted Cruz on my screen. Nope.

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  • TracingVRL @tracingvrl.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 22, 2026

    It's sad, but because encountering #genAI music and film leaves the effect off me distrusting my senses and exacerbating ADD, I'd block this series "The American Experiment" assuming the actors were fake. Hearing it used "AI" #Hollywood is kiss of death to many viewers fortune.com/2026/07/16/n...

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  • Hollis @beeheaded.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 21, 2026

    Watching this new Netflix documentary series "The American Experiment" and I just cannot believe our government is based on the ideas of men with such terrible hairstyles.

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  • Martin Auger 🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 @martinauger.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 20, 2026

    Bonjour Joanne. I took your advice and started watching The American Experiment last week. I'm learning a lot of course. Do you know what the rule for using an f instead of an s was back then? I could not figure it out on my own just by looking at old texts in the show.

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