There's A New Nuclear Weapons Documentary Every History Buff Needs To Watch

Netflix's new series "Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War" is a must-watch for anyone who loves history.

The nine-part series from the streaming giant focuses on  the role nuclear weapons have played throughout society, starting with the development of the atomic bomb through the current day.

It's not a secret to anyone who reads OutKick that I love history. That's why I love interviewing veterans. There are so many stories about history that the public doesn't know about. We need more information out there - not less.

"Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War" is very informative.

The heavy and deep documentary series takes viewers on a journey that spans more than 80 years as it takes an in-depth look at how nuclear weapons changed the world.

Specifically, the series focuses heavily on how nukes impacted the Cold War, the fall of the Soviet Union, the rise of Putin's Russia and the current war that's happening in Ukraine.

I enjoyed the series from start to finish, but it really hits its stride the more it focuses on the Soviet Union starting from the Cuban Missile Crisis through Putin's ascension to becoming a Russian strongman authoritarian leader.

I consider myself incredibly knowledgeable on nuclear weapons. My favorite term paper in college was actually breaking down what a first strike in a war against China might look like. Professor hated it. Department head thought differently.

Yet, despite the fact I know more about nuclear weapons than the average person, I found myself loving all the new information and tidbits I'd never learned before.

"Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War" focuses on the role of nuclear weapons in the world. (Credit: Netflix)

The documentary also features some massive names. Robert Gates, Volodymyr Zelensky, Jens Stoltenberg, Condoleezza Rice, Viktor Yushchenko and other major figures from the past couple decades of world affairs appear, as well as plenty of academics and historians.

Now, if there's one criticism, there are some moments when historians and others share their views, and it does come off as a little biased. There's definitely moments that feel like it's slanted against America. Didn't love that, but those moments are few and far between.

It's also coming from writers and historians from their point of view. Listen and make your own decisions.

"Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War" is definitely worth watching if you love history. (Credit: Netflix)

Overall, I can't recommend "Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War" enough. If you love history, then you need to give it a shot. I cruised through it and might have to watch it again just to see if there was anything I missed. Do yourself a favor and give it a shot. For anyone who has already seen it, let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.