The Sentinels
"A different kind of war. A new breed of soldier."
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Overview
1915, WWI. French Private Gabriel is presumed dead. Selected for a top-secret program, he’s given a serum that makes him stronger and faster. To see his family again, he must join the Sentinels, elite soldiers on a mission to end the war.
What critics are saying
Critics have warmly embraced The Sentinels, praising its inventive blend of World War I history and retro-futuristic sci-fi. Reviewers highlight the French comic book adaptation as an exciting, propulsive narrative that offers a refreshing alternative to conventional superhero franchises.
The series' visual craftsmanship and moody atmosphere earned high marks, with critics noting its stunning visual design, heightened realism, and gritty tone that reimagines super-soldier tropes against the horror of the trenches.
While commentators acknowledge the show is not completely flawless, the consensus is that it thoroughly deserves attention for steering a familiar genre in a novel, unexpected, and engaging direction.
“exciting, propulsive and not based on the same old threadbare franchises”
“deserves attention for taking a familiar genre in an unexpected direction and delivering a novel and engaging plot”
“Visually, the series looks stunning, with a heightened realism”
“Think Captain America by way of Verdun, but moodier, grittier”
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Based on a comic book, *The Sentinels* drops a high-concept sci-fi premise right into the trenches of World War I. Instead of a straightforward 1915 historical drama, this French action series introduces enhanced soldiers created through a covert program. The narrative follows Private Gabriel, who gains extraordinary strength and speed from a secret serum after being presumed dead on the battlefield.
The show grounds its speculative elements in personal stakes, focusing on Gabriel's drive to return to his family. Louis Peres stars in a story where survival means joining the Sentinels, an elite squad tasked with executing a mission to end the war. The result is a distinct blend of period war drama, comic-inspired lore, and sci-fi action.
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- First Aired
- September 29, 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Origin
- FR
- TMDB Votes
- 33