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Season 1 – Splinter Cell: Deathwatch

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In the shadowy world of espionage, Sam Fisher is a rumor and a legend; pulled back into action, he must help a new recruit unravel a global conspiracy.
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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch — Season 1

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Matt Cabral Common Sense Media Oct 29
4/5
Starring sardonic, neck-snapping super spy Sam Fisher (Liev Schreiber,) the show puts a fresh spin on the games' formula while retaining the appeal of the beloved stealth-action franchise. Go to Full Review
Alan French FandomWire Oct 18
8/10
A spy series in 2025 needs to have some cool action to meet the genre’s standards. Splinter Cell: Deathwatch has awesome visuals in this regard, allowing us to feel the effort and danger facing Fisher. Go to Full Review
Sebastian Zavala Kahn No Es En Serie Oct 16
4/5
Visually, “Splinter Cell: Deathwatch” is attractive and compelling, and while it takes some narrative risks, nothing bothered or angered me. Derek Kolstad (also the creator of “John Wick”) has done a fine job with the show. [Full review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review
Bradley Russell GamesRadar+ Oct 15
2.5/5
While it occasionally sparks into life in the final act (with Liev Schreiber acting as a fine replacement for Michael Ironside), it never matches up to the quality of the game series it's desperately trying to imitate. Go to Full Review
Johnny Loftus Decider Oct 15
Definitely feels dialed into its video game and book franchise source material. But it also has a lot of style on its own, and a growly lead voice acting performance from Liev Schreiber, two factors that feed its freestanding quality. Go to Full Review
Aimee Hart Polygon Oct 15
Deathwatch isn't the hard reboot some fans may have been hoping for; it's more of a supplementary component in the franchise. Still, for newcomers, there’s plenty of action and intrigue that could entice viewers to dive deeper into the franchise. Go to Full Review
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Hilarion A @H0kv5 5d A tense, intelligently crafted animated thriller that hides more beneath its tactical action than first appears, rewarding patience with a story that ultimately feels less about the mission and more about the resolve to keep moving forward. See more Theodore F. @Sirhotness Feb 14 I was definitely surprise in how much I liked this had some great action good animation the story was okay nothing special though, I was happy to see Sam back in action!!!! See more Emanuele C @Ema93reviews Jan 5 Nice story, good combat scenes and I found characters just fine, some less then others. I liked the ambients and the drawings are enjoyable. See more Rant R. @RantReviews Dec 15 As a long time fan of Sam Fischer Splinter has been an incredible series of games This anime Netflix show is incredible The writing is serious and quick It gets to the point. To the people complaining about diversity You are not real fans I am an adult I am better than you. See more Thomas W @Enigma0999 Dec 12 This feels like boring garbage made by people who’ve clearly never played a Splinter Cell game. Sam Fisher comes across as a worn-out old man who moves maybe a little to fast for the age and isn’t even the main character. Instead, the lead is a "diverse" 110-pound woman—which, at this point, is hardly surprising. The iconic goggles are hardly seen just like any exciting plot. When I think of Splinter Cell, I expect a cross between something like James Bond and Rambo: First Blood. This isn't it. See more Mark D @RT01193551 Nov 25 Great action sequences. Story is ok. Makes the most of the type of animation media it's presented in. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 14, 2025 Up From the Grave When a covert agent's mission to extract an asset from a dire situation goes sideways, a hero from the past is called on to lend a hand. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 14, 2025 Dinner First, Talk Later After inheriting her father's company, Displace CEO Diana Shetland faces challenges and new opportunities; Fisher moves McKenna to a secure location. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2025 Welcome to the 4th Echelon Grim swallows her pride and seeks help from a Canadian hacker; Diana presents her vision; Fisher makes a house call. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 2025 Scars of Bagram Fisher and McKenna make a dramatic exit; an '80s pop song reveals a vital clue; Fisher's turbulent past comes further into focus. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 14, 2025 Simple as That While undercover at a glitzy gala, Fisher and McKenna search for a way to access the droves of data on Diana's phone. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 14, 2025 The Man Is the Mission With McKenna in extreme danger, Fisher ignores orders and goes rogue; Diana and Charlie struggle to mask their mutual contempt. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 14, 2025 Chaos Theory: Part 1 Fisher and Diana lay their cards on the table; McKenna gets back in the game; Grim and Jo face a hard deadline and a growing sense of dread. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 14, 2025 Chaos Theory: Part 2 Fisher and McKenna board an eerily empty ship in hopes of staving off catastrophe; Diana learns that even her plans are subject to change. Details
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Season Info

Director
Guillaume Dousse, Félicien Colmet Daâge
Creator
Derek Kolstad
Executive Producer
Gerard Guillemot, Derek Kolstad
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 14, 2025