The great epic returns to Sam Fisher with Splinter Cell Deathwatch on Netflix. The long-awaited animated series by John Wick’s Derek Kolstad returns to the action-packed world of espionage after a decade.
Legendary spy Sam Fisher is back after over a decade of silence but not in a video game. The animated series adaptation of Splinter Cell Deathwatch by Netflix has finally ready for its release, and the beloved espionage franchise takes a new turn in a brand new form.
Netflix has finally revived one of the most iconic stealth agents in gaming. Splinter Cell Deathwatch was released on October 14, 2025, as the first significant release in the franchise since the release of the last video game in 2013. Finally the wait is over for all fans worldwide.
The adult animated series is an action-packed series with eight episodes. It is written by Derek Kolstad, the brains behind the John Wick series. This pedigree itself has created massive buzz in the gaming and entertainment circles.
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A New Chapter for Sam Fisher
Liev Schreiber is voiced by the iconic Sam Fisher, replacing the previous voice actor, Michael Ironside, who played Fisher in the original game. This story starts where the previous game concluded, with Fisher living his retired life on a remote farm in rural Poland. His quiet life is disrupted when agent Zinnia McKenna suddenly arrives at his doorstep in need of evacuation from enemy territory.
The series stays relevant to the universe of Tom Clancy, but it brings new plots. Fisher collaborates with Fourth Echelon agents, such as Grim, voiced by Janet Varney and McKenna voiced by Kirby Howell-Baptiste. The three of them address corporate spying, online threats, and misinformation about climate change.
Animation Meets Espionage
The animation was done by Danish-French studio Sun Creature and French studio Fost. The visual aesthetic is an excellent recreation of the dark, gritty tone that gamers associate with the games. The reaction to reviews has been positive on how the show handles action sequences and character development.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch | Official Trailer | Netflix
It was produced by Ubisoft Film & Television and followed the game’s timeline. Season 2 is yet to be confirmed but he is getting good response which indicates that Netflix would soon give a green signal for another season.
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