The series is available on RTÉ Player in Ireland and on Netflix worldwide, except in Ireland and Finland. Sundance TV is yet to renew Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter for Season 7, Sundance TV is yet to renew This Close for Season 3. And it is — just about, anyway.". Britain eventually gave in to the IRA's demands and established the Government of Ireland Act in 1920, the BBC detailed, allowing separate parliaments for both Ireland and Northern Ireland. Maybe. With a budget of €6 million, it became the most expensive drama ever to be produced by RTÉ. By Stephanie Larson. The series stars Ruth Bradley, Paul Reid, Brian McCardie, Tom Turner, Michelle Fairly, Michael Ford-FitzGerald, Lydia McGuinness, Ian McElhinney and others. I'm sorry to hear that it will not continue. And while the British ultimately squelched the uprising, it paved the way for Rebellion Season 2's War of Independence. The series was first broadcast on 3 January 2016 on RTÉ One and concluded on 31 January 2016. If they leave it where it is, ot will make me mad because that one family is full of spoiled adult children, while the others suffer. This 'Tyrant' Season 2 Recap Will Remind You Of How Much Is At Stake In Season 3. And while all of this is the historical backdrop for Rebellion Season 2, the Netflix series (which originally aired on RTÉ in Ireland) took some liberties. As expectations of a short and glorious campaign are dashed, social stability is eroded, and Irish nationalism comes to the fore. The series is a dramatisation of the events surrounding the 1916 Easter Rising. Here’s a recap of the first 30 minutes of the show. Rebellion is a 2016 historical drama television serial written and created by Colin Teevan for RTÉ. [11], The Irish Times gave the first episode a favourable review. All rights reserved. It's part of the fun of storytelling. RTÉ secured €400,000 in funding from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland in 2014. These men were mainly soldiers from World War I and police officers, but they often operated outside the law, and were even encouraged to do so. However, the viewership consistently dropped, with the finale gathering an average of 463,300 viewers. I totally agree. The Sinn Féin movement (meaning, "we ourselves" in Gaelic) was led by a man named Eamonn De Valera at the time, according to the BBC. Or perhaps the Brits were made too uncomfortable by the sight of their heinous treatment of the Irish during the Uprising. As Irish nationalists plot to overthrow British rule, friends May, Frances and Elizabeth follow separate paths in order to do their bit. I loved the show and it was great to finally see some Irish content on Netflix....quality television! New Irish War of Independence drama "Resistance" opens with a bang. Love the characters. In 1919, the report continues, De Valera set up the Dublin assembly Dail Eireann, which quickly proclaimed autonomy from the British. The series was followed by a five-part sequel miniseries, Resistance which dramatised the events surrounding the Irish War of Independence. Filming took place in Dublin in mid-2015. Stay tuned for more information. Chaos has taken control and the host rebellion shows no signs of slowing down. Rebellion is rated 6.7/10 IMDb and 40% on Rotten Tomatoes reviews, and it does seem to have the potential to learn from its mistakes and bounce back in the second season, so while its future remains murky at the moment, there's definitely hope. It has great writing answer the plot, well, it's an historical event that is truly entertaining. A recap of Counterpart season 2 episode 5 starring J.K. Simmons. Home TV Series TV Reviews ‘NOS4A2’ Season 1, Episode 8 ‘Parnassus’ Recap: Rebellion. "Are there historical inaccuracies? The series' original premiere in Ireland has had an impressive debut, with 619,000 viewers, peaking at episode 2 at 646,000 and subsequently dropping drastically to 487,000 viewers. It was singled out by many for its historical inaccuracies. They can't just leave the viewers wondering how this drama will all play itself out. Rebellion depicts fictional characters in Dublin during the 1916 Rising. The series is a dramatisation of the events surrounding the 1916 Easter Rising . Well, hot … The sequel opens as British police are closing in on Irish leader Michael Collins and his men. "The militarized police formed their own death squads and regularly engaged in reprisals against civilians. Several critics took issue with the glaring historical inaccuracies in Season 1, and although Irish reviews had similar gripes about the second installment, Rebellion (titled Resistance in Ireland) had a more positive response. Even with these unfortunate dynamics, RTÉ is said to still be contemplating a second series of the drama series. And while that wouldn't keep Civil War from ensuing in the years following, the first BBC report explained, the War of Independence was still a vital part of the Republic of Ireland's history. In May 2015, RTÉ announced it would produce a drama series to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the 1916 Rising. As the dust settles from the rebellion, May, Elizabeth and Frances deal with the consequences of their actions. Since it's based on a historical event, Rebellion is loosely based on a true story. As a retaliation, future Prime Minister Winston Churchill assembled a militia known as the Black and Tans, per the Independent. Zach Dilgard/AMC. If fact-checking period pieces is your favorite kind of entertainment, then Rebellion Season 2 may just fit the bill. However, the Sinn Féin weren't satisfied with the limited power, and in December 1921, the Ango-Irish Treaty was established, which declared Southern Ireland an Irish Free State, per the BBC. I loved it all! The series has received mixed reviews from television critics, who praised the cast and production values, however the plot, script and direction drew criticism. Elizabeth, Frances and Jimmy are caught up in the action at the GPO. If fact-checking period pieces is your favorite kind of entertainment, then Rebellion Season 2 may just fit the bill. Ah, a combination of the two probably. The ensemble cast includes Charlie Murphy, Ruth Bradley, Sarah Greene, Brian Gleeson, Niamh Cusack, Michelle Fairley and Ian McElhinney. Besides, what period drama doesn't veer from history at least a little bit? [5][6] The series, which cost €6 million, is the most expensive drama series produced by the public broadcaster. [3] In May 2015, RTÉ confirmed it would produce a drama series commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising; the show was filmed during summer 2015 in Dublin. [7] RTÉ and Zodiac Media, the production company that made Rebellion, announced in 2016 they would produce a sequel series, initially titled Rebellion: Two States, set during the War of Independence. [9], The series premiered on SundanceTV in the United States, on 24 April 2016 and on YLE in Finland, on 1 June 2016. Perhaps the women were too strong and independent for people’s taste? Copyright © 2015 PremiereDate.News. Loved the series rebellion. 41% of the available audience tuned in to RTÉ One to watch the opening episode of the five-part series, with an additional 45,000 people catching it on RTÉ One +1 and more than 9,000 people viewing it on the RTÉ Player. I can’t help but feel as though I like Hightown slightly more than most, even if I can happily admit that it’s beginning to severely lack dramatic momentum and intrigue. [12] The series was slated on social media, with many viewers criticising its historical inaccuracies. I hope a 2nd season is going to happen, loved this TV series. I sure hope that rebellion returns for a season two. Three days into a siege the rebels seek international recognition for Irish independence but the British forces are closing in. I am very disappointed that Rebellion was cancelled. The series was written by Colin Teevan, directed by Finnish director Aku Louhmies and executive produced by Teevan, Catherine Magee and Clare Alan. A group of friends from Dublin, Belfast and London emerge to play crucial and contradictory roles in Ireland's search for independence. The IRA was led by Sinn Féin member Michael Collins (played by Gavin Drea in Rebellion Season 2), who played an instrumental role in the War for Independence, per his BBC biography. "Rebellion draws impressive viewing figures", "RTE's Rebellion SLATED on social media for historical inaccuracies", "Pat Stacey: Historical howlers are the least of the things wrong with RTE's Rebellion drama", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rebellion_(miniseries)&oldid=982934693, Cultural depictions of Michael Collins (Irish leader), Pages using infobox television with editor parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. I really enjoyed this historical fiction miniseries.. so please come back for season 2! The series' original premiere in Ireland has had an impressive debut, with 619,000 viewers, peaking at episode 2 at 646,000 and subsequently dropping drastically to 487,000 viewers. All Rights Reserved. This page was last edited on 11 October 2020, at 07:57. Everything about this show hit the spot for me! Swift military court martials and executions follow. It has been ages since Season 2 wrapped up, so you may need a quick refresher on what's happened so far. The first episode drew a strong audience share of 619,000 viewers. Wei Wuxian knows all too well that Jiang Cheng despises him now and more than ever, … i have just downloaded S02 of Rebellion !!!!!!!!!! Lover is pitted against lover, friend against friend and brother against brother as the rebellion takes hold. Thus began the War of Independence, or the Anglo-Irish war, per another BBC report, where the Irish Republican Army (IRA) fought the British by means of guerrilla warfare. The Spanish Princess finale recap… Perfect cast, the characters, plot, the action.. [13] Pat Stacey, writing in the Irish Independent, wrote negatively about the dialogue, stating: "the characters didn’t so much converse as chuck out egregiously stilted slabs of text which hung in the air for a moment, before crashing to the floor", concluding: "It’s not historical accuracy the Rebellion has to worry about; it's plain, old-fashioned bad writing, allied with dismally flat direction." [7] The Irish Mirror claimed that the series was "destined to court controversy". Rebellion is an Irish historical fiction drama television miniseries that originally premiered on RTÉ in Ireland in January 2016, and subsequently debuted in the US on the Sundance channel on April 24, 2016. A page for describing Recap: Mo Dao Zu Shi Season 2 Episode 5 Rebellion. Im hoping to see more. The historical series commemorates the events of the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland, celebrating the 100th anniversary of this defining moment in Irish and British history. "It was astoundingly counter-productive," historian Peter Hart told the Independent. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words . According to the same article, the Irish Volunteers, Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB), the Irish Citizen Army (led by James Connolly), and over 200 women played significant roles in the insurrection. [14], https://www.rte.ie/player/be/show/rebellion-30003790/10596079/, "RTE 1916 drama Rebellion makes debut and is perhaps destined to court controversy", "Rebellion - The Irish Film & Television Network", "RTÉ announces new Irish drama series 'Rebellion, "RTÉ launch new five part series 'Rebellion, "RTÉ Unveils First Episode of Rebellion as Part of RTÉ 1916", "Rebellion review: RTÉ fires first salvo in 1916 centenary schedule", "RTÉ to make follow-up to 1916 Rising drama Rebellion (Sound and Vision Fund backs Rebellion: Two States, to be set during War of Independence)".