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- Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, a new event series set in the Splinter Cell universe, is premiering on Netflix starting October 14.
- Derek Kolstad, known for his work on John Wick, has developed Splinter Cell: Deathwatch and it will be part of the games world, adhering to the established timeline and characters from the games.
- Splinter Cell: Deathwatch marks the first canonical expansion to the franchise since Splinter Cell: Blacklist in 2013, with potential for a new game and a remake of the first Splinter Cell game underway.
- Netflix is offering a 30-day free trial for Splinter Cell: Deathwatch viewers.
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Splinter Cell Returns to Screen: Fisher in New Netflix Series Starting October 14
While awaiting updates on the Splinter Cell game remake, Ubisoft is launching the new event series, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, on Netflix starting October 14. The series is set years after the games, depicting an older Sam Fisher who is reactivated into Echelon 4 to assist another agent. Netflix is offering a 30-day free trial for Splinter Cell: Deathwatch viewers.
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Joins Game’s World, First Canonical Expansion Since Blacklist
Derek Kolstad, known for his work on John Wick and developing the Splinter Cell TV show, had previously expressed a desire for Deathwatch to integrate with the games’ narrative. Ubisoft has since confirmed to Ignite that the series will be part of the game’s world. While creative liberties were taken for the television adaptation, Ubisoft stated that the series will adhere to the timeline and characters established in the games. Kolstad had also indicated that Deathwatch would feature flashbacks from Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Splinter Cell: Deathwatch marks a significant entry as the first canonical addition to the franchise since Splinter Cell: Blacklist in 2013. Despite previous fan anticipation for Sam Fisher’s inclusion in other Ubisoft titles like Ghost Recon or Rainbow Six, his return has been highly anticipated. With a remake of the first Splinter Cell game underway and potential for a new game, the franchise is seeing renewed activity.
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