Rebellion

Rebellion

Ordinary people. Extraordinary times.

Created by Colin Teevan

On RTÉ One

20161 season5 episodes52 min7.0 / 10

A tightly focused historical drama following a small group of Dublin friends through the Easter Rising, balancing intimate character bonds against the weight of historical upheaval and moral conflict.

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.

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  • Is Rebellion sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.

  • Is Rebellion violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.

  • Is Rebellion easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.

  • Is Rebellion scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.

  • Does Rebellion leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity46

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Rebellion

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rebellion

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rebellion, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rebellion, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rebellion, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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