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title: "New combat medic show ’68 Whiskey’ might be playing too safe"
date: "2020-04-29"
modified: "2020-10-30"
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# New combat medic show ’68 Whiskey’ might be playing too safe

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Ron Howard and Brian Grazer have teamed up to create *68 Whiskey,* a new series about combat medics in Afghanistan, premiering on Jan. 15, 2020. In a hopeful twist, it's going to be a comedic drama, which is what serving in the military actually feels like.

It's Ron Howard, the man who gave us *Willow,* so I don't think we're going to see gallows humor, but the scale of the production looks cinematic.

Here's the first look:

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https://twitter.com/68whiskey/statuses/1199011431833833473

Here’s your first look at 68 Whiskey, a new series from Executive Producers @RealRonHoward and @BrianGrazer, premiering Jan 15 on @paramountnet. #68WhiskeyTVpic.twitter.com/LMyhuYpiwi

[twitter.com](<https://twitter.com/68whiskey/status/1199011431833833473?s=21>)

### Behind the Scenes

Roberto Benabib (*Weeds, The Brink),* the Emmy-nominated series writer and showrunner, designed *68 Whiskey* to be an "honest and realistic look" at deployed troops. It's hopeful that there is a military consultant on-board. Greg Bishop, a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel, served for 21 years before joining Musa Entertainment as a military consultant.

"We're always striving for authenticity and the set design of the show — interiors and exteriors — are just fantastic," he said in the first look featurette.

### Related: [3 major reasons you should hire vets in Hollywood](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-movies/military-in-hollywood-hire-veterans/>)

It does *look* visually great but I can't help but wonder how many veterans were involved in the writing process. I know firsthand how challenging it is to navigate the line between authenticity and entertainment, but [it can be frustrating when Hollywood gets it wrong](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-movies/hollywood-military-movie-errors/>).

Check out the first official trailer right here and let us know what you think:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDPrB7me-1M

'68 Whiskey' Official Trailer | Paramount Network

[www.youtube.com](<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDPrB7me-1M>)

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## Author
Team Mighty's experience encompasses intel, special ops, military history, tactical expertise, aviation, gear, and weapons. Authors on Team Mighty include veterans, spouses, and active and reserve service members from every branch of the military, as well as former CIA employees.