The BEST episodes of Rebellion season 1

Every episode of Rebellion season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Rebellion season 1!

In 1916, during the outbreak of World War I, 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.

Last Updated: 11/19/2024Network: RTÉ OneStatus: Ended
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7.64
70 votes

#1 - Surrender

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2016

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.

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7.61
74 votes

#2 - Under Siege

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2016

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.

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7.52
61 votes

#3 - The Reckoning

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2016

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.

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7.30
73 votes

#4 - To Arms

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2016

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.

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7.13
113 votes

#5 - Young Guns

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2016

As Irish nationalists plot to overthrow British rule, friends May, Frances and Elizabeth follow separate paths in order to do their bit.

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