Rebellion_
"Ordinary people. Extraordinary times."
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.
Created By
Colin Teevan
Network
RTÉ One
Episodes
5
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Rebellion has 1 season with 5 episodes spanning 2016.
Year context
Rebellion first aired 10 years ago in 2016.
CAST (20)
Charlie Murphy
Elizabeth Butler
Ruth Bradley
Frances O'Flaherty
Sarah Greene
May Lacy
Brian Gleeson
Jimmy Mahon
Barry Ward
Arthur Mahon
Michelle Fairley
Dolly Butler
Ian McElhinney
Edward Butler
Michael Ford-FitzGerald
Harry Butler
Paul Reid
Stephen Duffy Lyons
Perdita Weeks
Vanessa Hammond
Brian McCardie
James Connolly
Lydia McGuinness
Peggy Mahon
Andrew Simpson
George Wilson
Steve Wall
Detective Coleman
Barry Keoghan
Cormac McDevitt
Laurence O'Fuarain
Desmond Byrne
Ann Skelly
Biddy Lambert
Michael Feast
Sir Matthew Nathan
Niamh Cusack
Nelly Cosgrove
Joanne Brennan
Dr Kathleen Lynn
SEASONS (1 season, 5 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
5
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Colin Teevan
NETWORKS (1)
RTÉ One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rebellion about?
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.
How many seasons does Rebellion have?
Rebellion has 1 season with 5 episodes total.
Who created Rebellion?
Rebellion was created by Colin Teevan.
Who stars in Rebellion?
The cast of Rebellion includes Charlie Murphy, Ruth Bradley, Sarah Greene, Brian Gleeson, Barry Ward.
What is the rating of Rebellion?
Rebellion has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 60 votes on TMDB.
Is Rebellion still running?
Rebellion has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
War & Politics
Drama
