The Sympathizer deals with a historical drama storyline with a layer of comedy. The series has a very unique theme and showcases the Vietnamese point of view about the Vietnam War and the USA. So far, five episodes have aired and all of them are loved.
The Sympathizer Episode 6 is the upcoming episode and the storyline will further delve into the character of Captain. If you are hooked on the show and want to know what the episode has to offer, continue reading as we will be covering every aspect.
What Is The Sympathizer All About?
The Sympathizer has been the creation of South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook as well as Don McKellar. It is based on the eponymous novel of Viet Thanh Nguyen which was released in 2015 and bagged him a Pulitzer Prize.
The series focuses on Captain (played by Hoa Xuande) who has been working for the Viet Cong but is from North Vietnam. Situations lead him to leave his country right when the Vietnam War ends. He moves to the United States and continues to work as a spy and reports back to his bosses.
Chan-wook and Kellar have also executive produced the show with Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, Hallie Sekoff, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Amanda Burrell, and John Sloss among others. The Sympathizer premiered on April 14th, 2024.
What Happened In The Previous Episode?
The Sympathizer Episode 5 is called All for One and was released on May 12th, 2024. It was helmed by Marc Munden, while Maegan Houang, Don McKellar, and Park Chan-wook have written the episode. We see the Captain getting injured due to the air strike that took place on the Hollywood set.
He remembers his friends when he was a kid, namely Mẫn (Duy Nguyễn) and Bon (Fred Nguyen Khan), and feels sad about his life. He is angry at the studio heads who come to see him in the hospital. Captain wants Nicos (Robert Downey Jr.) to say sorry to him because he is responsible for the blast. He also wants a hefty sum of $30,000 for the health compensation.
Captain finally gets out and gives the money to the family of Oahn whose spouse gives it to a restaurant. Later, the Captain meets the General (Toan Le) and the latter tells him about his plans to get the situation of Vietnam back under his control. After meeting Nicos, he pays a visit to the General who leads him to a secret location where training is taking place. The episode ends with the revelation that Bon is with them.
What To Expect From The Sympathizer Episode 6?
The Sympathizer Episode 6 is called The Oriental Mode of Destruction and is directed by the same person. It’s written by Anchuli Felicia King, Don McKellar, and Park Chan-wook.
The penultimate episode will focus on the Captain who is now made aware of the plans of the General. He knows that the plan to take control of Vietnam will not work. The Sympathizer Episode 6 will focus on him meeting the congressman since he plans to unveil the happenings of the military. He will surely face many issues and will irk some people as he plans to go ahead.
The makers will also reveal how he got inside a prison in Vietnam which is a parallel story of the show. He was also interrogated. Meanwhile, Bon is also active in the training and his revelation will have consequences which will be showcased in the next episode. All these events will generate much excitement for fans.
Do We Have A Release Date?
The Sympathizer Episode 6 will be released on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 on HBO. The episodes can be viewed on Max through subscriptions. The finale of this miniseries will drop on May 26th and it will conclude this story.
Conclusion
The Sympathizer has a nice mix of humor with a lot of drama and a historical event. The Sympathizer Episode 6 will showcase attempts from the Captain as he knows about the plans of the General. It would be interesting to witness where the storyline will head.
