Rebellion
“Ordinary people. Extraordinary times.”
Series Overview
A group of young men and women in Dublin in 1916 are embroiled in a fight for independence during the Easter Rising. The story begins with the outbreak of World War I. As expectations of a short and glorious campaign are dashed, social stability is eroded and Irish nationalism comes to the fore. The tumultuous events that follow are seen through the eyes of a group of friends from Dublin, Belfast and London as they play vital and conflicting roles in the narrative of Ireland's independence.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
52 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Sun, Jan 3, 2016
Colin TeevanLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “The Reckoning”
A ruthless campaign of executions is carried out, but the deaths have the unintended result of building public support for the defeated rebels. As prisoners are shipped to England, May is persecuted by the authorities, while Frances is driven to take drastic action.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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REBELLION | Official Trailer | SundanceTVOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-24
Cast & Creators
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Charlie Murphy
Elizabeth Butler
Ruth Bradley
Frances O'Flaherty
Sarah Greene
May Lacy
Brian Gleeson
Jimmy Mahon
Barry Ward
Arthur Mahon
Michelle Fairley
Dolly Butler
Ian McElhinney
Edward Butler
Michael Ford-FitzGerald
Harry Butler
Paul Reid
Stephen Duffy Lyons
Perdita Weeks
Vanessa Hammond
Brian McCardie
James Connolly
Lydia McGuinness
Peggy Mahon
Andrew Simpson
George Wilson
Steve Wall
Detective Coleman
Barry Keoghan
Cormac McDevitt
Laurence O'Fuarain
Desmond Byrne
Ann Skelly
Biddy Lambert
Michael Feast
Sir Matthew Nathan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Morshead
Stephen Rennicks
Tim Fleming
Benjamin Mercer
Catherine Magee, Clare Alan, Andrew Lowe, Clare Allan, David Crean
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Magee
Producer
Clare Alan
Producer
Stephen Rennicks
Original Music Composer
Tim Fleming
Director of Photography
Derek Wallace
Production Design
Benjamin Mercer
Editor
Alison Byrne
Costume Design
Catherine Morshead
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is Rebellion about?
A group of young men and women in Dublin in 1916 are embroiled in a fight for independence during the Easter Rising. The story begins with the outbreak of World War I. As expectations of a short and glorious campaign are dashed, social stability is eroded and Irish nationalism comes to the fore. The tumultuous events that follow are seen through the eyes of a group of friends from Dublin, Belfast and London as they play vital and conflicting roles in the narrative of Ireland's independence.
How many seasons does Rebellion have?
Rebellion comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Rebellion?
Key cast members in Rebellion include Charlie Murphy, Ruth Bradley, Sarah Greene, Brian Gleeson, Barry Ward.
Who created or directed Rebellion?
Rebellion was developed and directed by Catherine Morshead.