"A deep dive into mindset of actors/artists reveals the tension of living a creative life and how one twist can change the course. The show was funny, insightful and a very creative use of the medium. The anticipation built steady to a peak that paid off in its final episodes."

- Scott Newman, On Air Fest

Dead Eyes is a deeply personal investigative journey by actor-comedian Connor Ratliff who, cast in a bit-part on Band of Brothers, was recast when Tom Hanks reportedly said he had "dead eyes." Across three seasons, Ratliff transforms this odd rejection into a funny, poignant exploration of failure, identity, and resilience—interviewing peers like Jon Hamm, Aimee Mann, Aparna Nancherla, and ultimately, Hanks himself, who offers apology and closure . The show balances self-aware humor with emotional clarity, mining a personal wound for broader insights into ambition, disappointment, and the human need to understand what defines us.