Netflix Shares First Teaser for Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Animated Series

Get ready to dive into the world of modern espionage with the new Netflix series, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. This animated adaptation of the award-winning Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series introduces a fresh take on the genre. Actor Liev Schreiber, known for "The Perfect Couple," will voice the iconic black ops agent Sam Fisher. The release, coming soon to Netflix, aligns with Ubisoft’s extensive efforts in adapting its popular video game franchises into compelling animated content. This is prepared by SSP.

Plot and Production

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, a collaboration between Netflix and Ubisoft, explores the storyline of Sam Fisher, an operative in the covert US government division, Fourth Echelon. The teaser reveals intense moments such as goggles sinking in water and flowers placed on the coffin of Douglas Shetland, marked with "Beloved Father." Sam Fisher's haunting narration highlights the nature of his stealth work: "Once you get used to the shadows, you see bad people for who they really are. And they’ll never see you coming for them."

Creative Team

The series boasts an accomplished team with Derek Kolstad, the mind behind John Wick, as the head writer. Directed by Guillaume Dousse and Félicien Colmet-Daage, and with executive producers Hélène Juguet, Hugo Revon, and Gérard Guillemot from Ubisoft, the series promises engaging storytelling and top-notch animation. The animation work is carried out by Sun Creature and Fost studios, known for their cutting-edge artistry.

Broader Netflix-Ubisoft Collaboration

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is part of a larger collaboration between Netflix and Ubisoft. They've worked together previously on the animated series Captain Laserhawk, and are tackling other projects like a live-action Assassin’s Creed adaptation. Ubisoft's strategy includes extending their gaming universe to animated networks, evidenced by offerings tied to other franchise giants such as Castlevania, Dota 2, Sonic the Hedgehog, Tomb Raider, and Devil May Cry. This strategic push extends further, including a mobile game version of Rainbow Six, exclusive for Netflix subscribers.