TNT’s Hunt for Saddam trailer and release date reveal starring Joel Kinnaman

As geopolitical tensions continue to shift across the globe, television is turning its lens back to one of the most defining and fraught military campaigns of the 21st century. A new limited series from TNT is set to pull viewers into the intense reality of that era with High Value Target: The Hunt For Saddam.

The series draws inspiration from the compelling memoir Debriefing the President by CIA Analyst John Nixon, offering a deep dive into one of recent military history’s most sensitive exchanges. Starring Joel Kinnaman, the narrative follows the first CIA officer tasked with interrogating Saddam Hussein after his capture in December 2003. This storyline meticulously examines the complex reality of Hussein’s regime, revealing layers of secrecy and power that were hidden beneath the surface of the conflict.

In this high-stakes pursuit, Nixon and his team are hunting not just for political intelligence, but for crucial secrets—including the whereabouts of weapons of mass destruction and the layout of an extensive network of underground tunnels beneath Baghdad. As they strive to uncover these details, the journey forces Nixon to confront the profound ethical and historical fallout of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, exploring how war impacts generations.

The limited series is a production crafted by Daniel Stiepleman and Jonathan Wakeham, with writing contributions from Leslie Greif, Graham Sack, Daniel Stiepleman, and Jonathan Wakeham. The story balances the suspense of an intense manhunt with a sobering reflection on the cost of conflict.

Viewers can begin following this historical quest when the series premieres with two episodes on Sunday, September 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episode three follows the next night on Monday, September 14, also at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The narrative continues across Sundays and Mondays leading up to the season finale on Sunday, October 4.

The saga of Nixon’s mission offers a powerful meditation on history, reminding us that even when we seek answers in the shadows, the echoes of war continue to resonate long after the battles have ended.