War (TV series)
Two law firms clash in scandalous London cases.
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War (stylised as WAR) is an upcoming legal drama television series created by George Kay for HBO and Sky Television. The series is set to begin airing on 1 October 2026 on HBO and 2 October 2026 on Sky Atlantic, following two prestigious London law firms, Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne, as they face off in high-profile cases across two anthology seasons.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Legal drama
- Creator
- George Kay
- Director
- Ben Taylor
- Starring
- Dominic West / Sienna Miller / Marisa Tomei / Kelly Macdonald / David Harewood / Richard Schiff
- Country
- United Kingdom / United States
- Language
- English
- Num Series
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 8
- Executive Producer
- George Kay / Ben Taylor / Willow Grylls / Matt Sandford / Susan Breen / Andrea Dewsbury / Megan Spanjian
- Company
- New Pictures / Observatory Pictures
- Network
- Sky Television / HBO
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Lore & Background
Production began in September 2025 at OMA X Film Studios in Enfield, London, with the first series wrapping in February 2026. The second series was announced to go into production in May 2026. The series is executive produced by Kay, Taylor, Willow Grylls, Matt Sandford, Susan Breen, Andrea Dewsbury, and Megan Spanjian, with writers including Kelly Jones, Jess Brittain, Catherine Shepherd, Yemi Oyefuwa, and Krissie Ducker.
Reader's Guide
War represents a notable entry in the legal drama genre, structured as an anthology with two seasons ordered upfront by HBO and Sky. Its significance lies in its high-profile cast, including Dominic West, Sienna Miller, and Marisa Tomei, and its focus on London's legal elite. The series explores themes of scandal and rivalry through divorce and defamation cases, reflecting contemporary media fascination with celebrity and corporate law. Its legacy will depend on reception, but the dual-network release and anthology format suggest ambition to attract a broad audience. The production timeline, with filming at OMA X Film Studios and a 2026 premiere, positions it as a major television event for that year.
Did You Know?
- The series was ordered for two seasons in an anthology format by Sky UK and co-producer HBO.
- The cast of the second series is led by Marisa Tomei, Kelly Macdonald, David Harewood, and Richard Schiff.
- Emma Laird joined the cast for series one in November 2025.
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