Before ‘Band of Brothers,’ Tom Hanks Produced a Forgotten HBO Miniseries That Aged Perfectly

One of the most impressive miniseries of all time is 2001’s Band of Brothers. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, the series is a compelling war drama that follows Easy Company, a part of the U.S. Army’s 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II. Taking home 20 Emmy nominations and seven wins (including one for Outstanding Miniseries), Band of Brothers still holds up as being an authentic and powerful depiction of extraordinary historical events. But this wasn’t the first time that Hanks had a hand in producing a show revolving around a true story. Just three years before, Hanks would also produce an HBO miniseries that is a must-watch today, especially for sci-fi fans who love the great beyond.