SIX

SIX follows a tight knit team of Navy SEALs as they carry out high risk missions connected to U.S. national security, while the show also tracks the fallout those operations cause at home. The narrative moves between planning and execution of covert raids and the quieter, tense moments when team members handle family life, legal scrutiny, and the psychological toll of their work. Characters face moral gray areas and split loyalties, and the series balances intense action with scenes that reveal who these soldiers are away from the battlefield, without revealing major plot twists or final outcomes.

Created by David Broyles and William Broyles Jr., SIX premiered in 2017 and was inspired by real missions attributed to Navy SEAL Team Six, blending fictionalized characters with authentic-feeling tactics and tradecraft.

The show didn't collect major industry awards, but it found a dedicated audience and earned praise in genre circles for its realism and performances, especially for its lead cast. It received attention from military enthusiasts and critics who noted its effort to portray operational detail.

SIX had a modest cultural reach, but it influenced how contemporary TV depicts special operations, emphasizing tactical accuracy and the moral cost of covert work. Certain sequences, like close-quarters raids and tense interagency confrontations, became reference points for later military dramas and for conversations about the representation of veterans on television.

Critics and viewers generally reacted positively, reflected in a user vote average of about 7.28 out of 10 from 505 votes. Reviews often highlighted the chemistry among the ensemble, the show's willingness to show messy ethical choices, and its focus on brotherhood, sacrifice, and the long-term consequences of violence. Some critics wanted deeper character development at times, but most agreed the series delivered reliable action and a steadily unfolding look at the costs of covert warfare.