
TV series
Making Marines
2002, English, on Discovery. Created by Chuck Braverman.
What happens to kids when they join the Marines? This 3-part, 3-hour documentary follows young recruits as they join the United States Marine Corps and endure 3 months of bootcamp at Parris Island. We meet the characters months before they join and gradually observe a complete transformation throughout the process.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 49 min
- Status
- Ended in 2002
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Parris Island: Phase Three
Aired 23 March 2002
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 23 March 2002
- Last aired
- 23 March 2002
- Network
- Discovery
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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Making Marines: quick answers
Is Making Marines worth watching?
Making Marines doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Making Marines are there?
Making Marines has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 49 minutes each.
Is Making Marines finished?
Yes. Making Marines ended in 2002, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Making Marines on?
Making Marines isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
Making Marines parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Making Marines is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Making Marines?
If you liked Making Marines, try Doctor Who Confidential, Earth at Night in Colour, NOVA.
Who created Making Marines?
Making Marines was created by Chuck Braverman and stars Llou Johnson.
