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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Premieres on Netflix to Strong Early Praise

Early reviews praise tight espionage writing, kinetic action, striking animation.

Overview

  • The eight-episode animated thriller is now streaming on Netflix and centers on a retired Sam Fisher pulled back into covert operations after an agent’s mission fails.
  • Liev Schreiber voices Fisher, with Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Zinnia McKenna and Janet Varney as Anna Grímsdóttir.
  • The series is created by Derek Kolstad and produced with Ubisoft, with the animation showcasing hard-hitting, tactically driven action.
  • Critics highlight strong spycraft, character stakes, and visual craft, though Collider criticizes a generic story and thin supporting roles.
  • Reviews describe frequent, graphic violence and high-stakes terrorism elements, with some seeing the show as a credible springboard for more Splinter Cell projects.