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BBC Acquires French War Drama "The Sentinels" for iPlayer

4/20/2026

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The BBC has acquired the eight-part French drama "The Sentinels" from Studiocanal.
This war drama, based on graphic novels by Xavier Dorison and Enrique Breccia, depicts an alternate version of World War I.
The story follows Gabriel Ferraud, a wounded soldier who gains extraordinary abilities after receiving a mysterious serum.
The show features actors like Louis Peres and is directed by Thierry Poiraud and Édouard Salier.
"The Sentinels" launched on Canal+ in over 30 countries and will debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC Four later this year.

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The BBC has acquired the eight-part French drama "The Sentinels" from Studiocanal.
This war drama, based on graphic novels by Xavier Dorison and Enrique Breccia, depicts an alternate version of World War I.
The story follows Gabriel Ferraud, a wounded soldier who gains extraordinary abilities after receiving a mysterious serum.
The show features actors like Louis Peres and is directed by Thierry Poiraud and Édouard Salier.
"The Sentinels" launched on Canal+ in over 30 countries and will debut on BBC iPlayer and BBC Four later this year.