Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Gets Renewed for Season 2 After Promising Debut

Just a few days after the premiere of **»Splinter Cell: Deathwatch,»** Netflix has already given the green light for a second season of the animated series. This announcement was made by the show’s creator, **Derek Kolstad,** who is also known for his work on the first three **»John Wick»** films.

Currently, there is no release date for the follow-up as production is still in the pre-production phase. **Kolstad** has indicated that the second season will feature a more expansive storyline, while still maintaining a strong focus on character development and action scenes.

To recap, **Splinter Cell: Deathwatch** tells the story of an aging Sam Fisher, who is compelled to return to the field when a wounded young agent seeks his assistance. The character of Sam is voiced by **Liev Schreiber** (**»X-Men Origins: Wolverine»**), who will reprise his role in the upcoming season.

The first installment of **Splinter Cell: Deathwatch** received an impressive 82% approval rating from critics on the review aggregator **Rotten Tomatoes.** However, general audience ratings were much lower, landing at just 53%.