Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is the first animated series based on the long-running video game franchise, Splinter Cell. The series was released on Netflix on October 14, 2025 (ET), and was one of the most anticipated adult animations of 2025. However, has the series been able to do justice to the legendary video game? Let’s find out.
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch marks its return as an animated series
Splinter Cell was once one of the most loved video games of the early 2000s. The series is being brought to life by Derek Kolstad, writer of John Wick and Nobody. This eight-episode series stays true to the canon while introducing an older, retired ‘Sam Fisher’ (voiced by Liev Schreiber). However, it remains rooted in Tom Clancy’s universe and brings fresh action and character depth, making it accessible to both newcomers and fans of the franchise.
