The BBC’s pulse-pounding WWII drama SAS Rogue Heroes, created by Steven Knight, is charging back for Season 3, and it’s poised to deliver even more heart-stopping action and emotional depth. Filming began in September 2025, with the new episodes set against the chaotic backdrop of summer 1944, as the Allies push toward liberation. Led by the indomitable Paddy Mayne and his elite SAS team, the series plunges viewers into the heart of enemy territory, where parachutes drop them behind German lines for missions that test the limits of courage and camaraderie. This season promises ruthless encounters, impossible odds, and betrayals that will leave audiences breathless.
Based on Ben Macintyre’s bestselling book, SAS Rogue Heroes chronicles the formation and exploits of the world’s first special forces unit during World War II. Season 3 picks up after David Stirling’s capture, with Paddy Mayne (Jack O’Connell) firmly in command, leading his ragtag band of rogues in daring sabotage operations to disrupt the mighty German army. As the liberation of Western Europe unfolds, the team grapples with insurmountable challenges, from evading capture in hostile lands to clashing with the French Resistance. Every raid is a gamble—destroying aircraft, sabotaging supply lines, and striking at the enemy’s core—where survival hangs by a thread, and the line between hero and casualty blurs.
O’Connell’s Mayne remains the beating heart of the show, a mercurial blend of rugby star turned ruthless commander, whose poetic outbursts and unyielding drive mask a storm of inner turmoil. Returning alongside him are Sofia Boutella as the fierce Eve Mansour and Dominic West as the aristocratic Bill Stirling, bringing layers of loyalty and friction to the fray. The “remarkable” new cast additions elevate the stakes even higher. Joining the ensemble is Grantchester star Lorne MacFadyen as Reverend Fraser McLusky, a complex figure whose moral compass clashes with the team’s brutal reality. Other fresh faces include Mark Bonnar as newspaper editor Gareth Fisher and Sian Clifford as local MP Joanne Kemper, infusing the narrative with sharp intrigue and political tension.
Knight, the mastermind behind Peaky Blinders, has teased a season that “raises the stakes to unimaginable levels,” blending high-octane raids with profound explorations of sacrifice and human endurance. Executive producer Karen Wilson echoed the excitement: “It’s thrilling to reunite this remarkable cast for another series of raw courage and chaos.” Fans on X are already hailing it as “the war drama to beat in 2025,” with comparisons to Band of Brothers for its visceral authenticity.
Expect the six-part run to premiere on BBC One and iPlayer in late 2025 or early 2026, with international distribution via MGM+. As Paddy’s team parachutes into the abyss, facing shadows of betrayal and the unyielding German forces, one question looms: will they emerge victorious, or will the war claim its ultimate toll? SAS Rogue Heroes Season 3 isn’t just a return—it’s a relentless assault on the senses, proving once again why Knight’s epics redefine historical drama.