RTE is set to follow-up historical drama Rebellion with a Civil War series – despite viewing figures decreasing by more than 150,000 since the series began.
The broadcaster is reportedly looking to continue the events after 1916 rising with a specific focus on the War of Independence.
“We haven’t confirmed anything about that yet but we’re certainly going into a whole period where we’d very much like to tell that story, through to the foundation of the State,” said Head of drama Jane Gogan.
New series: Rebellion is said to have a follow-up despite audience figures decreasing | RTE
“I think if we do go on and tell the stories of the War of Independence and the Civil War it will be in much less familiar territory.”
Meanwhile, the five-part series was tipped to follow in the footsteps of Love/Hate when it kicked-off with strong audience figures of 619,000.
However according to the Mirror, 487,000 people tuned in to watch the fourth episode – 51,300 less than the installment before and 159,200 less than the most watched show of the series – the second episode.
The show has been in the firing line after many viewers took to social media to voice their opinions about the drama not accurately portraying events of the time.
