TV series
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.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
As Irish nationalists plot to overthrow British rule, friends May, Frances and Elizabeth follow separate paths in order to do their bit.
Directed by Aku LouhimiesWritten by Colin TeevanGuest stars Lynn Rafferty, Brendan McCormack, Kieran O'Reilly
Episode 2
The people of Dublin are divided as the rebels launch their attack against the authorities on Easter Monday, turning friends and family against one another as the violence spreads.
Directed by Aku LouhimiesWritten by Colin TeevanGuest stars Jack Hickey, Kieran O'Reilly, Emer O’Grady
Episode 3
The siege enters its third day, and the rebels try to get governments of other nations to recognise Irish independence. However, the British forces are closing in on them. Elizabeth, Frances and Jimmy get caught up in the fighting at the GPO.
Directed by Aku LouhimiesWritten by Colin TeevanGuest stars Norma Sheahan, Patrick Buchanan, Edwin Mullane, James Craze
Episode 4
The reinforcements the rebels urgently needed fail to turn up, and they are forced to surrender to the British army. As the people of Dublin vent their rage, the captive militants await their fate as the first in a series of executions take place.
Directed by Aku LouhimiesWritten by Colin TeevanGuest stars Edwin Mullane, Kieran O'Reilly, James Craze
Episode 5
A ruthless campaign of executions is carried out, but the deaths have the unintended result of building public support for the defeated rebels. As prisoners are shipped to England, May is persecuted by the authorities, while Frances is driven to take drastic action.
Directed by Aku LouhimiesWritten by Colin TeevanGuest stars Stephen Mullan, Elva Trill
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Charlie MurphyElizabeth Butler
Ruth BradleyFrances O'Flaherty
Sarah GreeneMay Lacy
Brian GleesonJimmy Mahon
Barry WardArthur Mahon
Michelle FairleyDolly Butler
Ian McElhinneyEdward Butler
Michael Ford-FitzGeraldHarry Butler
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Element PicturesIreland
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