Rebellion

Rebellion is a five part serial drama about the birth of modern Ireland. The story is told from the perspectives of a group of fictional characters who live through the political events of the 1916 Easter Rising.

Genre: Drama, History, War

Cast:Michael Ford-FitzGerald , Jordanne Jones , Brian Gleeson , Jaelynne Wallace Ruane , Ruth Bradley , Paul Reid , Brian McCardie , Tom Turner , Michelle Fairley , Lydia McGuinness , Ian McElhinney , Andrew Simpson , Gus McDonagh , Millie Donnelly , Steve Wall , Fergal McElherron , Simone Kirby , Charlie Murphy

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Young Guns

Sun, Apr 24, 2016

A group of young men and women in Dublin in 1916 are embroiled in a fight for independence. For our young protagonists the world will never be the same again.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ To Arms

Sun, Jan 10, 2016

On Easter Monday a few hundred rebels launch their attack taking the authorities and holidaying Dubliners by surprise. Lover is pitted against lover, friend against friend and brother against brother as the rebellion takes hold.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Under Siege

Sun, Jan 17, 2016

The rebels and the confused population start to feel the wrath and military might of the British Empire. The tightening of the British Army's 'ring of steel' around the Rebels leads to increasing loss of life and destruction of property on all sides. Arthur is punished for disobeying orders and is put on burial detail. He absconds back to Peggy and his family and to add to his distress discovers that his only son Peter is missing. Peggy reassures him that Father Mulcahy will bring him back to her and begs her husband to return to the barracks before he's charged with desertion. In a field hospital in the Pro-Cathedral off Sackville Street Elizabeth tends to the injured, whether civilian, rebel or servant of the Crown. She works alongside Ingrid who has decided to stay in Dublin to help the wounded. Increasingly anxious living under Vanessa's roof with no news from Charles and facing an uncertain future, May is sick and a doctor is called for. Meanwhile Frances seeks sanctuary at her Aunt Nellie's, convinced she's been followed.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Surrender

Sun, Jan 24, 2016

Reinforcements fail to arrive and the rebels are forced to surrender to the greater might of the British Empire, jeered at by the enraged population of Dublin. As the rebels await their fate the executions begin.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ The Reckoning

Sun, Jan 31, 2016

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.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Resistance: Part One

Sun, Jan 6, 2019

As pressure mounts, the Dáil and Michael Collins seek ways to secure funding. After a brush with the British, Jimmy's role in the rebellion changes.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Resistance: Part Two

Sun, Jan 13, 2019

Surprise visitors catch Harry and Eithne off guard. Patrick contends with a dubious comrade. Ursula socializes with workmates after hours.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Resistance: Part Three

Sun, Jan 20, 2019

Butler's bank hits hard times. Ursula has a much-anticipated reunion. A pair of prominent killings sparks more violence on both sides.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Resistance: Part Four

Sun, Jan 27, 2019

Questions of betrayal rattle both Winter's office and the IRA ranks. Personal attachments push Ursula and Jimmy to drastic measures.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Resistance: Part Five

Sun, Feb 3, 2019

Harry's actions come back on him and Constance. Agnes's efforts to help Ursula come at a cost. Plans for peace create divisions amongst the Irish.