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Season 1 – Rebellion

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The character-driven miniseries "Rebellion" honors the 100th anniversary of the start of the Easter Uprising in 1916, a defining moment in Irish and British history. Three diverse young women and their families, lovers and friends from Belfast, Dublin and London play vital and conflicting roles in the narrative of Ireland's independence. Some prioritize family loyalties; some are motivated by the noblest of ideals, some by opportunism; others take up arms, prepared to sacrifice everything for the dream of a better society and true independence.
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Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times 04/27/2016
Surely there's a better way to mark a brave if doomed rebellion than by squashing it one more time. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail 04/26/2016
It's an intriguing version of history and utterly noble in its intent. Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times 04/22/2016
In the three-night mini-series Rebellion, serious historical drama goes up against tedious soap opera, and the battle ends in more or less of a stalemate. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Claudiu I 01/22/2023 I don't know if it is historical accurate, but I liked how the story goes. Characters are alive, with bad and good, understandable in such circumstances. The uprising seemed rushed and insufficiently prepared and it leaves spectator wondering if use of violence was justified by freedom desire. Good image and good acting. See more 01/19/2022 I love shows based on historical events, so this was a must see for me. The characters are great and it really moves. I love the glimpse in to 1916 Ireland. See more 12/20/2021 This was a fantastic story from the intimate perspective of individuals. Hiw it was actually done. Wow. Could watch again and again. See more 06/08/2021 Fabulous television. See more 12/28/2020 The first season especially is a really good way of depicting the various facets of the rebellion while showing the chaos and confusion throughout Dublin. I would have liked to see a little more politics, especially from Connolly, but thats the only reason I am giving this 4.5 stars rather than 5 starts I would give a film like The Wind That Shakes the Barley. See more 03/10/2019 I watched the first 5 episodes with a friend. I think it is one of the few shows that I want the "good guys" to be executed. The characters on the Irish side are totally unlikeable and in fact, make me root for their capture by the English. Because the writers and Irish characters have become more unlikeable with each episode, I'm at the point where I refuse to watch anymore, unless I know they're going to be killed by the English! That's quite a statement for me to make! Don't waste your time! You'll only end up frustrated! See more Read all reviews
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Brian Gleeson

Jimmy Mahon

Charlie Murphy

Elizabeth Butler

Michelle Fairley

Dolly Butler

Ruth Bradley

Frances O'Flaherty

Sarah Greene

May

Niamh Cusack

Nelly Cosgrave

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 3, 2016 Young Guns A group of friends from Dublin, Belfast and London play vital and conflicting roles, as Irish nationalists plot to overthrow British rule. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 10, 2016 To Arms On Easter Monday a few hundred rebels launch their attack on government buildings in the center of Dublin. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 17, 2016 Under Siege Three days into a siege, the rebels seek international recognition for Irish independence but the British forces are closing in. Elizabeth, Frances and Jimmy are caught up in the action at the GPO. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 24, 2016 Surrender Reinforcements fail to arrive and the rebels are forced to surrender to the greater might of the British Empire. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 31, 2016 The Reckoning As Frances, May and Aunt Nellie are being terrorized by Detective Coleman, May tries to turn herself in to the authorities. Details

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Season Info

Director
Aku Louhimies
Executive Producer
Clare Alan, David Crean, Rob Pursey, Jane Gogan, Colin Teevan
Screenwriter
Colin Teevan
Network
RTE1
Rating
TV-14
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 3, 2016
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