HBO has long been synonymous with prestigious TV masterpieces, and one historical drama has more to do with the broadcaster’s stellar reputation than almost any other series. This 2001 TV show is so good that we’re still inclined to overlook its biggest flaw, 25 years after it was first released. As much as it immerses us in the real experiences of a military company in the Second World War with emotional depth and painstaking realism, Band of Brothers isn’t a perfect show. In fact, something about the underlying concept of this war drama is seriously flawed. Because it’s such an...