Overview of The Sympathizer Series by HBO

HBO's The Sympathizer, based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, follows a man in the Vietnam War era juggling roles in the South Vietnamese military and as a spy for the North Vietnamese. The series delves into perspectives on storytelling during wars and the complexities of a Vietnamese man's relationship with the US. It is co-created by Park Chan-Wook and features Robert Downey Jr. in four roles, offering a unique examination of the war through non-traditional viewpoints.