I was really hoping for an accurate depiction of Air Combat in World War II, but what I’ve seen so far (and I’m only two episodes in, so maybe things will improve) feels like a distorted view promoting American ideals while unfairly portraying the English and British. It seems to spend more time on frivolous moments involving squadrons than on actual flying. The acting is generally poor, especially from the lead c…

Masters of the Air falls into predictable sentimental territory very early on. The characters are presented with broad strokes and often feel like they’re participating in inside jokes. They're portrayed as both supremely confident and strangely insightful at the same time, which doesn’t quite ring true. The series also struggles to create a believable sense of longing for an idealized version of World War II that…