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Season 1 – Rogue Heroes

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An officer hospitalized after a failed training exercise, forms a plan to radicalize traditional commando units.
Rogue Heroes — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

With a terrific cast inhabiting this roster of likable rapscallions, Rogue Heroes is a fun throwback to down-and-dirty adventure stories.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian May 8, 2023
It’s superbly directed by Shankland, a immersive orchestration of sensations, though never losing sight of the characters that are at its centre, with occasional unexpected moments of humour. Go to Full Review
Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Mar 30, 2023
4/5
It’s breezy, bloody, and perpetually impertinent. It’s definitely not your Dad’s Army. Go to Full Review
Scott Bryan BBC.com Dec 21, 2022
The characters feel very much like Stephen Knight creations because that’s what he’s always written and prided himself on. So I sort of feel that this is just perfect for Stephen too. Go to Full Review
Alberto Carlos Espinof Nov 28, 2022
3.5/5
Rogue Heroes' biggest virtue is its tone; uninhibited, lighthearted, and at times funny. This compensates for the times it drags. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network Nov 18, 2022
8/10
I feel like I learned about a missing chapter in my World War II history from watching this and while it may not be one hundred percent accurate to the true story, it is close enough. Go to Full Review
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Andrew T @RT26197345 Aug 17, 2026 SAS: Rogue Heroes has absolutely no business being as much fun as it is. It's based around the very real—and frequently unbelievable—origins of Britain's SAS, while openly taking liberties and embracing a wildly stylized presentation. And somehow that approach fits the men perfectly. These aren't polished Hollywood commandos. They're brilliant, reckless, argumentative, frequently insane personalities experimenting with an entirely new way of fighting a war. The raids, improvisation, dark humor, friendships, rivalries, and constant disregard for convention make the series ridiculously entertaining. I especially love knowing that beneath all the punk music and exaggerated style are real men and operations so audacious that some of the true stories already sound fictional. Historically inspired rather than a documentary—and it knows it. Funny, violent, chaotic, fascinating, and an absolute blast. See more PB T @RT30486953 Aug 4, 2026 Must watch. Everything is so good with this. The characters , the actors themselves. Pretty accurate portrayal of events. See more Tony H @HowTheyThinkMedia Jul 24, 2026 **SAS: Rogue Heroes** is one of the most entertaining series I’ve watched in a long time. The action is intense, the pacing rarely slows down, and the Tarantino-esque moments give it a wild, unpredictable energy without overwhelming the story. What surprised me most was the character development. The soldiers are not presented as simple heroes—they are complicated, reckless, funny, damaged, and often difficult, which makes them far more interesting. The show balances violence, dark humor, emotion, and history extremely well. It is stylish, unconventional, and completely addictive. Highly recommended for anyone who likes action dramas with memorable characters and a rebellious edge. See more Tyler C @RT70911161 Jul 12, 2026 Really good military show. Balance between serious and funny military jokes. Would love to see more. See more Clive E @Darto6 Jun 22, 2026 Seriously brilliant. Daft and slapstick in places, and brutal and heartbreaking in others . Completely wonderful See more Mike C @GreyArea11 Feb 16, 2026 Excellent TV show, really highlights the heroism of these guys and gives a (mostly) true look into the creation of one of the greatest regiments ever raised. I've dropped one star due to the portrayal of Paddy Mayne though. Whilst no one denies he was a bristly character and even more so when drunk he was well regarded as a brilliant strategist and unerringly brave soldier, he was also a qualified solicitor so much less of the one dimensional thug being portrayed here. In addition O'Connell doesn't have the imposing stature to represent him (although he's a great actor) as you have to remember Paddy was an British Lion prior to the war. These gripes, from a Newtownards lad who has sort of idolised Paddy since youth, aside, a great show. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 30, 2022 Stirling and Lewes plan to parachute men into the desert to attack behind enemy lines. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 6, 2022 Recovering in the hospital, Stirling ruminates on the Lewes idea and hatches an audacious plan. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 13, 2022 The newly recruited members of the SAS embark on a disastrous first mission. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 20, 2022 As the SAS reputation spreads, another daring mission ends with a devastating loss. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 27, 2022 Stirling leads a raid on Benghazi while Paddy trains the newly arrived Free French soldiers. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 4, 2022 Personal tragedy for Stirling is crossed with a daring SAS mission. Details
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Season Info

Director
Tom Shankland
Screenwriter
Steven Knight
Network
EPIX
Genre
Drama, War
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 30, 2022
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