Netflix‘s new limited series The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is now here!

The British drama explores the story from the beginning of the tragic event to its compelling conclusion. The six-episode-long series examines the lives of the Lockerbie, Scotland community, the fallout of the explosion, and the intense international investigation that followed.

The show stars Connor Swindells as Detective Sergeant Ed McCusker, a Scottish police officer who finds himself at the heart of the investigation into Flight 103’s explosion. He joined by Suits star Patrick J. Adams, Emmy-winner Merritt Wever, Outlander fave Lauren Lyle, and more.

Written and produced by Jonathan Lee, the limited series takes a more narrative tone in explaining to viewers what happened, and depicting the emotional difference between the before and after.

With the release of The Bombing of Pan Am 103, people might be wondering if the series is based on a true story, and we have the answer.

Here’s everything you need to know about the true story behind The Bombing of Pan Am 103 — and where you can learn more about this horrific event.

Is Netflix’s The Bombing of Pan Am 103 Based on a True Story?

Yes! This series is just one of many depicting one of the deadliest acts of terrorism on British soil. On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland. Less than an hour after taking off from London, the plane exploded killing a total of 270 people, including eleven Lockerbie residents who perished in the fallout. Lead actor Connor Swindells got the opportunity to speak to the real Ed McCusker for advice.

Netflix’s The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is not the only exploration of this tragic event. Want to know more about the bombing of Pan Am 103? Check out these documentaries:

Where to Stream Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103:

Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is a CNN original series. You can access it through Prime Video or through HBO Max.

 Where To Stream Frontline: The Bombing of Pan Am 103:

Frontline: The Bombing of Pan Am 103 is a documentary profiling the surviving family members of the 270 victims. The docuseries can be found on the on the official PBS website.

Where to Stream Frontline: My Brother’s Bomber:

Frontline: My Brother’s Bomber is a three-part investigative series by filmmaker Ken Dornstein whose brother was killed in the attack. You can watch the series on the official PBS website.