Plot Synopsis

Based on Elliott Colla's 2014 book of the same name, BAGHDAD CENTRAL is a six-part series that's set in October 2003 Baghdad, where US forces have occupied the region for six months. But the disbandment of the Iraqi army, the police and civil leadership in the aftermath of the invasion, means there is no one in charge and no effective rule of law. With his daughter missing, ex-police inspector Muhsin al-Khafaji must decide whether to turn collaborator to help his search. BAGHDAD CENTRAL had its U.S. premiere on Friday, March 27, 2020 as Hulu released all six episodes.