Army of Shadows: Resistance Rises in an Occupied Britain

Production Details

Title: Army Of Shadows
Format: Series / Channel 4 / Canal+
Production Begins: June 2026
Filming Location: Manchester & Liverpool, UK – Paris, France
Producer: Ron Halpern, Joe Naftalin, Paul Gilbert, Stephen Wright, Michael Jackson, Mags Conway
Showrunner: Ronan Bennett
Director: Lisa Gunning
LP: Helen Blyth

Synopsis

Set in a near-future authoritarian Britain. Under de facto American occupation, a former British army officer builds a covert resistance cell from scratch – navigating betrayal, moral compromise and the tension between patience and action – as young recruits fight to reclaim their country and their futures. The show will follow this British resistance across six episodes from first kills and internal betrayals to propaganda campaigns, internment camps, and a climactic political assassination.

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About Army Of Shadows

Set in a near-future authoritarian Britain under American occupation, the series follows a former British army officer who creates a covert resistance cell. The narrative explores themes of betrayal and moral compromise while the recruits face the challenge of reclaiming their country. Over six episodes, the story unfolds with significant events, including first kills, internal betrayals, and propaganda campaigns. As tensions rise, the resistance navigates the complexities of internment camps and culminates in a crucial political assassination.

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