Splinter Cell: Firewall is a scripted fiction podcast based in the same world as the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell video games.
The show debuted on December 2, 2022.[1] The show is produced by the BBC Radio 4.[2] The show is a spy thriller audio drama.[3] The show is composed of eight episodes.[4] The show is an adaptation of a novel by James Swallow.[5] The show is based in the Splinter Cell universe.[6] Each episode is roughly 30 minutes in length.[7] The plot focuses on an attempt to recruit and train new operatives.[8] The show uses binaural audio.[9] The show released episodes weekly each Friday.[10] One of Sam Fisher's enemies that was believed to be dead returns in the show as the antagonist.[11] The show is written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz and Paul Cornell.[12]
Cast and characters
- Andonis Anthony as Sam Fisher
- Daisy Head as Sarah Fisher
- Nikesh Patel
- Rosalie Craig
- Sacha Dhawan
- Will Poulter
Reception
The show won best Audio Drama at the 2023 Scribe Awards.[13]
References
- ^ Porter, Jon (November 25, 2022). "Splinter Cell is getting a… radio adaptation?". The Verge. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Smith, David (November 24, 2022). "The BBC Is Turning Splinter Cell Into A Radio Drama, No I'm Not Kidding". Kotaku Australia. Archived from the original on July 21, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Bahri, Syazwan (November 25, 2022). "Splinter Cell Will Be Aired as a Radio Drama on BBC Radio". IGN Southeast Asia. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Peel, Jeremy (December 24, 2022). "Ubisoft is failing spectacularly at remaking its most beloved games". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on March 23, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Tantimedh, Adi (December 2, 2022). "Splinter Cell: Firewall Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Audio Drama". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Tantimedh, Adi (November 25, 2022). "Splinter Cell: Firewall Audio Drama Debuts December 2nd on BBC Radio 4". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Wales, Matt (November 23, 2022). "Step aside Netflix, Splinter Cell is getting a BBC Radio 4 adaptation". EuroGamer. Archived from the original on November 4, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Liang, Lu-Hai (November 24, 2022). "BBC Radio 4 And Sam Fisher Team Up For Splinter Cell 8-Part Series". TheGamer. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Kerr, Chris (November 24, 2022). "A Splinter Cell audio adaptation is heading to BBC Radio 4". Game Developer. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Harradence, Michael (November 24, 2022). "Splinter Cell Confirmed For BBC Radio 4 Adaptation, Begins December 2". PlayStation Universe. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Koen, Leri (November 24, 2022). "Compelling new Splinter Cell project announced for BBC Radio 4 – Softonic". Softonic. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Graham (November 24, 2022). "BBC Radio 4 are producing a Splinter Cell series". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ "2023 Scribe Award Winners". Locus Online. July 26, 2023. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
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