Trending Now - BBC Secures French Sci-fi Series 'the Sentinels' From Studiocanal

WHO:

Deadline - The BBC has acquired the series from Studiocanal.

Variety - The series is produced by Federation Studios France and Esprits Frappeurs.

WHAT:

Deadline - The series is titled The Sentinels and consists of eight episodes.

Variety - The Sentinels blends superhero, steampunk, and sci-fi themes into a World War I action drama.

Variety - The series was simultaneously released by Canal+ in 2025.

WHERE:

Deadline - The series is a French production.

Variety - The BBC is based in the U.K.

WHEN:

Deadline - The Sentinels is based on graphic novels published in 2025.

Variety - The series was released by Canal+ in 2025.

WHY:

Deadline - The acquisition is part of the BBC's strategy to expand its international content offerings.

HOW:

Deadline - The BBC acquired the series through a deal with Studiocanal.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 11:20 UTC)

The BBC has acquired a new series titled The Sentinels, which is a French production consisting of eight episodes that blend superhero, steampunk, and sci-fi themes into a World War I action drama. Produced by Federation Studios France and Esprits Frappeurs, The Sentinels was originally released by Canal+ in 2025 and is based on graphic novels published that same year. This acquisition is part of the BBC's strategy to expand its international content offerings, facilitated through a deal with Studiocanal.