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High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam Synopsis

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam is a 2026 American biographical military drama and political thriller limited series created by Daniel Stiepleman and Jonathan Wakeham and written by Leslie Greif, Graham Sack, Stiepleman, and Wakeham. Inspired by former CIA analyst John Nixon’s memoir Debriefing the President, the series stars Joel Kinnaman as John Nixon, Waleed Zuaiter as Saddam Hussein, and Lena Góra as Polly Stevens and follows Nixon’s work in Iraq as the search for Saddam leads to his capture, identification, and interrogation.

Set during the 2003 Iraq War, the story follows Nixon as he joins the effort to locate Saddam after the invasion and eventually becomes the first American to positively identify and interrogate him. Their conversations lead Nixon to examine Saddam’s government, the consequences of removing him from power, and the wider humanitarian and geopolitical situation developing in Iraq.

When Does High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam Premiere?

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam premieres September 13, 2026, on TNT. The eight-episode limited series begins with Episodes 1 and 2 on September 13, followed by Episode 3 on September 14, with the remaining episodes continuing through October 4.

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam Episodes

Here are the episodes in the eight-part limited series.

1. Episode 1 – Baghdad Burns – Premiere date: September 13, 2026
   America invades Iraq and Saddam Hussein disappears, leading CIA analyst John Nixon to organize a task force to search for him while Captain Samir conducts searches across Baghdad.
2. Episode 2 – Into the Red Zone – Premiere date: September 13, 2026
   Six months into the war, John travels to Baghdad and works with Samir as his translator before a new lead takes them into the Red Zone.
3. Episode 3 – Blood Ties – Premiere date: September 14, 2026
   John questions Saddam Hussein’s cousin at Abu Ghraib before unexpectedly joining the mission connected to Operation Red Dawn.
4. Episode 4 – The Ace of Spades – Premiere date: September 20, 2026
   John finally comes face-to-face with Saddam Hussein while insurgent attacks continue across Baghdad.
5. Episode 5 – Enemy of My Enemy – Premiere date: September 21, 2026
   John ignores his orders and enters hostile territory, where the mission turns into a dangerous pursuit.
6. Episode 6 – The Devil You Know – Premiere date: September 27, 2026
   After returning from Najaf, John becomes convinced that Iran poses a growing threat and tries to persuade the White House.
7. Episode 7 – Premiere date: September 28, 2026
8. Episode 8 – Premiere date: October 4, 2026

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam Cast

Here are the main cast members in High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam.

• Joel Kinnaman as John Nixon.
• Lena Góra as Polly Stevens.
• Waleed Zuaiter as Saddam Hussein.

Is High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam Suitable for All Ages?

No. High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam is rated TV-MA and is not suitable for children. Its war setting, violence, mature themes, and depiction of the Iraq conflict make it best suited for adult viewers.

On What Devices Can You Watch?

TNT and live TV streaming services carrying the channel can be watched on a range of supported internet-connected devices.

Category	Devices
Smartphones	iPhone, Android phones
Tablets	iPad, Android tablets
Computers	Windows PCs, Macs
Smart TVs	Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, Android TV, Google TV
Streaming Devices	Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast
TV Platforms	Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV
Web Browsers	Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge

FAQs

Who created High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam?

Daniel Stiepleman and Jonathan Wakeham created High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam.

Who wrote High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam?

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam was written by Leslie Greif, Graham Sack, Daniel Stiepleman, and Jonathan Wakeham.

What is High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam based on?

The series is inspired by Debriefing the President, the memoir by former CIA analyst John Nixon.

Who plays John Nixon in High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam?

Joel Kinnaman plays CIA analyst John Nixon. Kinnaman is a Swedish-American actor known for roles in The Killing, For All Mankind, Altered Carbon, and RoboCop.

What genre is High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam?

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam is a biographical military drama and political thriller.

What language is High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam in?

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam is primarily an English-language series.

How many episodes are in High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam?

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam has eight episodes.

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