How television and literature wrestled with 9/11

NPR | By Eric Deggans,

Published September 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM EDT

Over the past 25 years, books and television series have reflected the events and fallout from 9/11 in both direct and indirect ways.

Eric Deggans

Eric Deggans is a critic-at-large at NPR, offering reporting and analysis on TV, media, film, pop culture and social issues for the network.

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Andrew Limbong is a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk.