ABand of Brothersreplacement show,SAS: Rogue Heroes, is experiencing a resurgence on global streaming charts. Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks,Band of Brothersis widely regarded as one ofHBO’s greatest miniseries of all timethrough its accurate and visceral portrayal of D-Day and other pivotal moments during World War II.
While no show can truly replaceBand of Brothers,SAS: Rogue Heroesis an arguably worthy successor. Helmed byPeaky Blinderscreator Steven Knight, it follows the British Army Special Air Services (SAS) throughout World War II’s Western Desert Campaign in Egypt and Libya.
As perFlixPatrolas of August 5,SAS: Rogue Heroesis at the number eight spot on HBO Max’s global streaming charts. It is in HBO Max’s top 10 for 28 countries, including Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Sweden.
What This Means For SAS: Rogue Heroes
The show’s global streaming resurgence is a testament to its widespread appeal, especially with international audiences. All six of theSAS: Rogue Heroesseason 2 episodeswere released throughout January 2025, yet the series is still managing to be a streaming hit months later.
Overwhelmingly positive reception from critics and general audiences definitely helps in this area, with a 100% Tomatometer score and 86% Popcornmeter score speaking volumes about the show’s quality. This is not a quality show that is being overlooked, though, given its current impressive performance on HBO Max.
The cast is another selling point for the show, which features Connor Swindells (Sex Education), Jack O’Connell (Sinners), and Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones).Sinnersbeing arguably the biggest popular culture phenomenon of 2025 has brought further exposure to O’Connell and other stellar works he has been in, includingSAS: Rogue Heroes.
Jack O’Connell plays the vampire Remmick inSinners.
Knight has also confirmed that season 3 is in development, that he will soon finish the scripts, and that filming is imminent. The streaming numbers on HBO Max bode well for season 3 to have the show’s best viewership yet, given the interest there still is in the show long after season 2 concluded, and in a wide variety of countries across the globe.
Our Take On SAS: Rogue Heroes' Streaming Resurgence
SAS: Rogue Heroesis among thebest war television showsin recent years, and this is reflected by the recent streaming numbers. It does not have the same level of recognition asBand of Brothers, but if it continues to climb the streaming charts, it may become a far more well-known show by the time season 3 is released.
SAS: Rogue Heroes
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Rogue Heroes depicts the formation of the Special Air Service (SAS), the world’s most renowned Special Forces unit. Set during the darkest days of World War II, the film explores the extraordinary circumstances and challenges faced by its founders to establish the elite military unit.
