A new Netflix series based on the Splinter Cell video game franchise has been released, with the show reportedly bringing back the character Sam Fisher. Reviews of the series, titled Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, have been mixed, with some outlets praising its action-packed storyline and others calling it a disappointing imitation of the original game. The series is described as a slow-burning, dark take on the franchise, with some outlets noting its connection to the creator of the John Wick series.