A First World War drama on BBC iPlayer is winning over viewers and is being compared to Peaky Blinders. The Sentinels, an eight-part French science fiction series from STUDIOCANAL, is available to watch on the platform, with viewers calling it an "unforgettable" watch.
What Is The Sentinels About?
The "adrenaline-drenched" thriller, adapted from the graphic novels Les Sentinelles by Xavier Dorison and Enrique Breccia, follows Gabriel Ferraud, a gravely wounded soldier played by Louis Peres. He is recruited into a top-secret French military programme designed to create enhanced humans as the ultimate weapon.
Why Peaky Blinders Fans Will Like It
Viewers believe the drama appeals to fans of Peaky Blinders, the Cillian Murphy-led series set in post-WWI Birmingham gangster world. One fan on IMDb.com said: "Peaky Blinders in the Trenches - between super-soldiers and rock attitude. The Sentinels is a wild, stylish series that surprises at every turn. Imagine Peaky Blinders dropped into the chaos of 1915 Paris - smoky bars, freakish dances, and raw rock riffs echoing between suicidal commando missions."
Another viewer commented: "If you enjoy Peaky Blinders violence with Babylon Berlin style you will enjoy this French take on Captain America. It has great design, intrigue, baddies everywhere and a human story at its core."
Critical Praise
Nick Lee, head of BBC programme acquisition, said: "The graphic novel origins has been cleverly adapted into a premium television experience by CANAL+ and BBC audiences will revel in the blend of steam punk meets robo-cop. There’s also a Frankenstein-ian level of depth and empathy to this story that really grips."
The Sentinels is available on BBC iPlayer.
