What if the Captain America experiments had happened one World War earlier a continent away? That’s the hook for this gritty action adventure portrayal of an alternate Great War fought by super soldiers. Here's how to watch "The Sentinels" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.
"The Sentinels" streams in the U.K. from Saturday, July 11 at 9 p.m. BST.
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When low-ranking soldier Gabriel Ferraud (Louis Peres) is gravely wounded in the early days of the First World War, he finds himself recruited into a top secret French military program designed to create Les Sentinelles, a unit of ‘enhanced humans.’ Injected with a mysterious super soldier serum, Gabriel finds himself in possession of extraordinary strength, speed and resilience and is quickly dispatched to join others like him on the brutal front lines of the war. However, as things get bloodier and fellow troops die in their millions, Gabriel begins to unravel secrets that could change the course of the conflict.
Meanwhile, Gabriel’s wife Irène (Olivia Ross), has been told her husband was killed in action. Refusing to believe it, she begins her own investigation, soon finding herself deep within the seedy wartime Parisian underbelly.
Based on Xavier Dorison and Enrique Breccia’s graphic novel of the same name, ‘The Sentinels’ is an action-packed and often harrowing sci-fi take on one history’s deadliest conflicts, with echoes of “RoboCop” and Marvel churned up with some gnarly steampunk vibes. With shades of “Frankenstein,” the show explores what it means to be human, and the power of taking the life of another during a time of conflict.
Both slow-burn mystery and action packed drama, the show is a unique take on a number of well-trodden genres. Read on to find out how to watch "The Sentinels" online and from anywhere.
Watch 'The Sentinels' for free in the U.K.
Watch 'The Sentinels' from abroad
If you’re travelling and find that your usual streaming service is blocked, a VPN (virtual private network) can make your device appear as though it’s back in your home country. That way, you can keep using the subscriptions you already pay for, just as you would on your sofa at home.
We regularly test VPNs, and NordVPN is one of the best all‑round options for streaming thanks to its fast speeds, reliable unblocking, and wide device support. It also comes with a 30‑day money‑back guarantee, so you can see how it works with your setup before fully committing.
Using a VPN is simple.
1. Install the VPN app on the device you’ll watch on. NordVPN is our pick.
2. Connect to a server in your home country. For example, choose a UK server to access BBC iPlayer while abroad.
3. Open your streaming app and play as normal.
How to watch 'The Sentinels' in Canada
Unfortunately you cannot stream "The Sentinels" in Canada.
Canadian abroad? If you’re away from home, you can access your usual services easily with NordVPN.
How to watch 'The Sentinels' in Australia for free
Aussies can catch the full eight episode series totally free on SBS On Demand.
Away from home? Download a VPN to connect to your usual streaming service, no matter where you are in the world.
Can I watch 'The Sentinels' in the U.S.?
There's currently no word on when "The Sentinels" might stream in the U.S., but watch this space for more info when we get it.
U.K. citizen abroad? You can download a VPN and connect to your usual streaming service.
All you need to know about 'The Sentinels'
'The Sentinels' trailer
'The Sentinels' release date
All eight episodes of "The Sentinels" can be streamed right now in Canada and Australia. The show arrives in the U.K. on Saturday, July 11. A U.S. release date is TBC.
'The Sentinels' cast
- Louis Peres as Gabriel Ferraud
- Thibaut Évrard as Djibouti
- Pauline Étienne as Marthe
- Kacey Mottet Klein
- Carl Malapa
- Ouassini Embarek
- Olivia Ross
- Jean-Michel Rucheton
- Noam Morgensztern
- Nastya Golubeva Carax
- Gabriel Almaer
- Jonas Bachan
- Nadir Legrand
- Sergej Onopko
- Jochen Hägele
Is 'The Sentinels' based on a book?
"The Sentinels" is based on the French comic book series "Les Sentinelles" , by Xavier Dorison and Enrique Breccia.
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