The Flames of War

How to Watch ‘Masters of the Air’ and Where to Buy the Book Online

What are the true costs of war? Follow Austin Butler and Callum Turner as they navigate the perils of airmen in the 100th Bomb Group

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January 31, 2024

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'Masters of the Air' stars Major Gale Cleven (played by Austin Butler) and John Egan (played by Callum Turner)

'Masters of the Air' stars Major Gale Cleven (played by Austin Butler) and John Egan (played by Callum Turner). Robert Viglasky/Apple TV+

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Quick Answer: Masters of the Air is an Apple Original and can only be streamed with an Apple TV+ subscription. The new series airs every Friday, starting Jan. 26

Watch ‘Masters of the Air’

The sound of victory is great in theory, but what does it cost to get there? In the new Apple Original series, Masters of the Air follows Major Gale Cleven (played by Austin Butler) and John Egan (played by Callum Turner) as they navigate the perils of being airmen in the 100th Bomb Group in WWII.

Based on the Donald L. Miller book and produced by Steven Speilberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman, the series goes beyond the action of war but portrays the psychological and emotional price paid as these young men work to destroy Hitler’s Third Reich.

History buffs, this one’s perfect for you. However, this series is an excellent watch for anyone looking for something to hold them to the edge of their seat. Here’s how to stream the new Masters of the Air online.

How To Watch Masters of the Air Online

Masters of the Air is an Apple Original series that can only be streamed through Apple TV+. A monthly subscription to will cost as little as $9.99/month (the new price from the previous $6.99/month rate). You can sign up for the streaming service through your Apple ID and start watching the series on your device through the Apple TV app.

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How To Watch Masters of the Air For Free

Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial before paying the monthly subscription fee. You can get the streamer free when signing up for your subscription plan, whether streaming on an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K or through your smart TV. No contract is required, and you can cancel your Apple TV+ free trial anytime within the week without charge.

Get Apple TV+ Free Through T-Mobile: You might not know, but you can get your Apple TV+ subscription for free through T-Mobile’s Go5G Next and Go5G Plus plans. You’ll need a T-Mobile account, and you can check to see if your plan is eligible for the Apple TV+ promotion online. But with hundreds of shows and movies, getting Apple TV+ for free sounds like a great deal.

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Masters of the Air: Runtime, Cast, Reviews

Masters of the Air is not an uplifting, harrowing story, though moments of joyful relief do find themselves laden under the storyline. Perhaps that’s in part to its main casting of Austin Butler and Callum Turner, who both found their rise in more lighthearted shows, as well as a star-studded supporting cast consisting of Barry Keoghan, who recently played in Saltburn, or Ncuti Gatwa, who is most known for his character in Sex Education. Instead, it’s a winding retelling of life through the lens of war.

As Rolling Stone critic Alan Sepinwall put it, “Parts of it are absolutely stunning to look at, and parts are emotionally effective — pure, uncut, “my, it’s getting dusty in here,” Dad TV.” It’s a testament to the show’s ability to portray the complex emotions of a fighter in the heat of war, which should compel audiences to watch the series.

Where to Buy the Masters of the Air Book

Before the new series aired on Apple TV+, it was a book written in 2007 by WWII expert Donald L. Miller. Loosly based on history, Miller is touted for his narrative prowess in retelling the live of the bomber boys in the 100th Bomb Group. Bracing freezing air, torture, and impossible missions, these men were the first to fight Nazi Germany in their homeland until Allied soldiers crossed in the final months of the war.

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What to Watch on Apple TV+ If You Like Masters of the Air

Apple TV+ is also host to many other great shows. They are the exclusive streamer for Apple Originals and critically acclaimed series, including Lessons in Chemistry, The Super Models, the 14-time Emmy-nominated drama/thriller Severance, which stars Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette, as well as the complete seasons of the Emmy nominee The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell.

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Along with the new episodes of its own Originals, Apple TV+ is also home to the first three seasons of the 61-time Emmy-nominated comedy Ted Lasso, which stars Jason Sudeikis as the optimistic soccer coach. The show alone is one of the best reasons to get Apple TV+ since it’s the only place you can watch all the episodes online.

There are also a number of award-winning movies on Apple TV+, like the former Oscar winner CODA, the Sundance hit that exclusively streamed on Apple TV+, plus upcoming awards contenders like Flora and Son and soon the Apple Original Film, Killers of the Flower Moon. They’re just part of a group of must-see movies you’ll find on streaming platform, and it seems like the list keeps growing. The bottom line is that you won’t have to scroll long to find a film to watch on Apple TV+.

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