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==International broadcast==
==International broadcast==
The series is set to première on [[SundanceTV]] in the US with a broadcast date yet to be confirmed. Broadcasters elsewhere have the opportunity to purchase the series through its distributor [[Zodiak Rights]].
The series is set to première on [[SundanceTV]] in the US on April 24, 2016. Broadcasters elsewhere have the opportunity to purchase the series through its distributor [[Zodiak Rights]].


==Reception==
==Reception==

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Rebellion
GenreHistorical fiction
Written byColin Teevan
Directed byAku Louhimies
StarringNiamh Cusack
Brian Gleeson
Sarah Greene
Gus McDonagh
Charlie Murphy
Michelle Fairley
Country of originIreland
Original languagesEnglish, Irish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producersCatherine Magee
Clare Alan
Colin Teevan
Production locationDublin
EditorBen Mercer
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time52 minutes per episode
Production companyRTÉ
Budget6 million
Original release
NetworkRTÉ One
Release3 January (2016-01-03) –
31 January 2016 (2016-01-31)

Rebellion is a 2016 television miniseries produced by Irish broadcaster RTÉ, dramatising the events surrounding the 1916 Easter Rising.

Background

The series is directed by Finnish director Aku Louhimies[1] with executive producers Catherine Magee, Clare Alan, Colin Teevan and written by Colin Teevan.

The show depicts fictional characters in Dublin during the 1916 Rising. The show was filmed during summer 2015 in Dublin. In May 2015, RTÉ confirmed it would produce a drama series in celebration of marking the 100th Anniversary of the 1916 Rising.[2] RTÉ secured €400,000 in funding from the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland in 2014.[3] In December 2015, RTÉ Television confirmed the series would premeire early January on Irish television.[4][5]

The series is the most expensive drama series produced by the public broadcaster coming at a cost of 6 million.[6]

Description

RTÉ's five-part 1916 commemorative drama Rebellion 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.

Episode list

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Episode 1"January 3, 2016 (2016-01-03)
2"Episode 2"January 10, 2016 (2016-01-10)
3"Episode 3"January 17, 2016 (2016-01-17)
4"Episode 4"January 24, 2016 (2016-01-24)
5"Episode 5"January 31, 2016 (2016-01-31)

International broadcast

The series is set to première on SundanceTV in the US on April 24, 2016. Broadcasters elsewhere have the opportunity to purchase the series through its distributor Zodiak Rights.

Reception

Following its first broadcast, episode 1 held a strong audience of 619,000. 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 over 9,000 people viewing it on the RTÉ Player.[7]

The Irish Times gave the first episode a favourable review.[6] The Irish Mirror claimed the series is ...destined to court controversy[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Ward, James (January 3, 2016). "RTE 1916 drama Rebellion makes debut and is perhaps destined to court controversy". irishmirror. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  2. ^ Brosnan, Seán (May 21, 2015). "RTÉ announces new Irish drama series 'Rebellion'". iftn.ie. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "Rebellion - The Irish Film & Television Network". iftn.ie. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  4. ^ Brosnan, Seán (December 21, 2015). "RTÉ launch new five part series 'Rebellion'". iftn.ie. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "RTÉ Unveils First Episode of Rebellion as Part of RTÉ 1916". rte.ie. December 21, 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Rebellion review: RTÉ fires first salvo in 1916 centenary schedule". The Irish Times. January 3, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  7. ^ "Rebellion draws impressive viewing figures". rte.ie. January 4, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.