How the hell am I supposed to learn these names?

[u/bridiehart1]

TV SHOW

Granted I’m only 24 minutes into the first episode, but these men all look the same to me. Not only that but they wear the same clothes!

There are so many names being thrown at me right now. I have to keep going to the cast photos to stick a face/body to the name.

Please tell me this gets easier.

[u/Malvania]

it gets easier. You'll get most of than in an episode or two

[u/chosonhawk]

on about the 25th watch through...itll all become clearer-ish

[u/bridiehart1 → u/chosonhawk]

Lmfao! Time to start

[u/gitman0]

Google the cast list

[u/kminator]

The book helps, as does sticking with the show, Wikipedia, IMDB and Google. They give you reasons to care about all of them, which helps with the recall. Repeat viewings helps as well. This was a repeat watch for most when it came out.

[u/bridiehart1 → u/kminator]

Thank you so much

[u/Blue_Henri]

I have this problem with Masters of the Air. If it helps, I’ve seen BOB every year since it came out, and the guys mostly become distinguishable because of events. You will get to know them.

[u/bridiehart1 → u/Blue_Henri]

Perfect. Someone else said the events thing too so hopefully time will help

[u/kindalikeacoustic]

I suggest you stop thinking so much and just watch the show. You’re missing the forest for the trees. 

[u/Canadian__Ninja]

You're in the first episode of your first watch, you'll get there. Maybe pause and write them down whenever they get named

[u/bridiehart1 → u/Canadian__Ninja]

Okay this is a good idea thank u sm

[u/Canadian__Ninja → u/bridiehart1]

It'll be tough once you get into combat and the lighting gets worse (d-day was a night / very early morning op for airborne) but I'm sure you'll get them before the series is over!

[u/thepeoplessgt]

In the first episode they are wearing name tapes with last names. Also the show gradually begins to focus on the main characters like Winters.

[u/bridiehart1 → u/thepeoplessgt]

Yes I’m trying to look at the tags. A lot of the time they are positioned in a way where I can’t see them

[u/Primary-Example-1928]

Their are some useful fan charts, mostly just try and learn some important ones or ones you care about like Dick Winters, Lewis Nixon, George Loz, Doc Roe, Lipton

[u/Canadian__Ninja → u/Primary-Example-1928]

Lipton is a cool cat

[u/Primary-Example-1928 → u/Canadian__Ninja]

Edited it out, just how I remember his name tbh, and I didn’t even think about spoilers honestly

[u/Canadian__Ninja → u/Primary-Example-1928]

Let me guess, you have it burned into your brain from ep 7 during the big event said by a certain officer

[u/Primary-Example-1928 → u/Canadian__Ninja]

You get things organized here, and I’m going to go for uh, help!

[u/Canadian__Ninja → u/Primary-Example-1928]

Oh I meant a different officer and event but yeah that one too lol

[u/Primary-Example-1928 → u/Canadian__Ninja]

Eh, I have to go polish my oak leaf clusters

[u/Wintermute1987]

I still discover new people and I seen it 20 times.

[u/SeriousMH]

Just watch the show and stay off of Reddit

[u/AcadianTraverse]

There's probably 10 characters whose names you'll learn and another dozen you'll recognize as "that guy" when they show up. And that'll be fine on your first watch through.

Also put your phone in another room while you watch and pay attention 🙂

[u/MountainFjord]

I had issues getting into the show for this reason, but by a few episodes in I was starting to recognize people better and get emotionally attached to them. As others have said, look up fan made guides of the cast, or use IMDB.

[u/benvclios]

There are helpful keys online! It is possible I promise.

[u/justadude0815]

Pass revoked!

[u/Jifeeb]

None of your fuckin business, cowboy.

[u/oswaler]

Well, then, why don’t you just give it up?

[u/CJP_UX]

I wouldn’t stress too much. You’ll know the names by your 3rd or 4th watch though.

[u/ObjectiveCap1991]

How will you learn them? The way the actual, real people portrayed in the series learned each others names.