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War of the Worlds
2019 - 2022 7.3 (874 votes) 3 Seasons
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Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama
Networks
Canal+
Created By
Howard Overman

War of the Worlds

Doomed to survive.

Overview

When astronomers detect a transmission from another galaxy, it is definitive proof of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. The world’s population waits for further contact with bated breath. They do not have to wait long. Within days, mankind is all but wiped out by a devastating attack; pockets of humanity are left in an eerily deserted world. As aliens hunt and kill those left alive, the survivors ask a burning question – who are these attackers and why are they hell-bent on our destruction?

Key Crew

Top Cast

Léa Drucker
Léa Drucker

Catherine Durand

Gabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne

Bill Ward

Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern

Helen Brown

Natasha Little
Natasha Little

Sarah Gresham

Daisy Edgar-Jones
Daisy Edgar-Jones

Emily Gresham

Stéphane Caillard
Stéphane Caillard

Chloe Dumont

Guillaume Gouix
Guillaume Gouix

Noah

Molly Windsor
Molly Windsor

Martha

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2019)

An alien attack all but wiped out mankind, with just a handful of humans fighting to survive. And no one felt more rocked by the invasion than Emily, who discovered she may have her own strange personal connection to the aliens.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2019-10-28

When astrophysicists detect a transmission from another galaxy, it is definitive proof of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. The world's population waits for further contact with baited breath. They do not have to wait long. Within days, mankind is all but wiped out; just pockets of humanity are left in an eerily deserted world.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2019-11-04

After the devastating alien attack, disparate pockets of survivors emerge into a shattered world. They quickly realise they must put their differences aside if they are to stand any chance of survival. For they are not alone. Something sinister lurks in the shadows and whatever it is, it won't consider its victory complete until it has killed every last human. But who are these attackers and why are they hell-bent on destruction?

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2019-11-11

As the dust settles on their brave new world, the survivors are forced to face some cold truths. Catherine is stunned to discover the part she played in bringing about the alien attack. Helen becomes fixated on revenge. And Emily momentarily regains her sight. But is the miracle cause for celebration, or concern?

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2019-11-18

The survivors make some disarming discoveries not only about the aliens but also about themselves. Mokrani goes on the offensive, taking the fight to the aliens. Ash is forced to make the hardest decision of his life. And Chloe’s past catches up with her, threatening to rip apart the delicate semblance of normality she is so desperately clinging on to.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2019-11-25

Cracks start to show as the survivors find different ways to cope. Jonathan’s increasingly perturbed by Sacha’s strange behaviour. Emily proves to be an exciting conundrum for Bill. And Mokrani is horrified as his men delight in the opportunity to exact revenge.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2019-12-02

The alien’s connection to certain survivors raises difficult questions. Bill makes a startling discovery. Sacha’s behaviour is increasingly erratic. And Tom’s birthday proves cause for celebration. But at what cost?

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2019-12-09

Tragedy strikes, altering the course of the future forever. Catherine’s priorities change with the arrival of Sophia. Things come to a head between Jonathan and Sacha. And Emily’s so happy she can see again that she’s stopped asking why, even if others haven’t.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2019-12-16

The survivors attempt to turn the tables on their aggressors once and for all. Mokrani and Catherine prepare for the fight of their lives. Emily seeks answers, at any cost. And Sacha’s visions continue, giving a confounding glimpse of the future.

Runtime: 47 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2021)

Season two sees our characters left reeling by the possibility that the invaders could be human. A tense fight to take back the planet awaits them. For some, the sheer desperation to survive will lead them to contemplate sacrificing one of their own...

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2021-05-18

Six months after Emily disappeared on an alien ship, the London survivors have set up a resistance base from which they plan to fight back; the aliens have since appeared and they look exactly like humans.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2021-05-25

As Emily grows concerned by her recollections of time spent with the aliens, Bill is also perturbed by the similarities between Emily and the aliens; Zoe encourages a reluctant Bill to use these similarities to their advantage.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2021-06-01

Bill secretly injects Emily with a biological weapon he hopes to use on the aliens; when she becomes sick, some of the survivors head out to find insulin in order to treat her; the resistance base is attacked and the survivors are forced to flee.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2021-06-08

Catherine, Sophia and Nathan make their way to London, accompanied by Victor, a survivor encountered by chance. Along the way, the dangers multiply. Sacha's feelings towards Emily intensify and the young man's behavior becomes more and more disturbing. Feeling threatened, Bill is forced to flee.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2021-06-15

Bill joins the military group formed by Ethan, Dominic and Michael. The three men hold a young alien hostage, Isla. Catherine, Sophia and Nathan continue to search for Bill. Adina, and the aliens also set out to find Bill. Chloe accuses the blow when she realizes that Sacha killed Ash. She suggests to her increasingly unstable son to run away with her.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2021-06-15

At the university, Sophia watches the videos recorded by Dylan, a young man they found dead, while Catherine focuses on the algorithms he left behind and which decipher the behavior of robots. Thanks to Bill's intervention, Isla manages to flee and join her family.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2021-06-22

Emily agrees to help Bill test her for the virus, but soon experiences serious side effects. Sacha, who has secretly followed the group to stay close to Emily, tries to remove her from the group. For their part, Catherine, Sophia and Nathan set out again in search of Bill Ward.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2021-06-22

Catherine, Sophia, Zoe and the other survivors, finally reunited, prepare for the ultimate attack. But it is Bill who is the only one to hold the fate of humanity in his hands, provided he is helped by Isla.

Runtime: 47 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2022)

Season three picks up as the war between the survivors and aliens reaches a new turning point and a terrifying phenomenon grips countless people across the globe. With stakes at an all-time high, one survivor sets out to investigate, forming a tentative partnership with another unlikely hero along the way. The pair will need to use every resource they have available to face an opposition more dangerous than ever in their fight, once again, for the survival of all humanity.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2022-09-05

After saving humanity, Bill Ward finds himself locked up in prison. Bitter, he will take a close interest in a new subject: many people around the world are victims of mysterious visions, including MI5 agent Zoe. Meanwhile, the discovery of a black hole prompts Catherine to investigate this global phenomenon.

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 2: Episode 2
2022-09-05

Astronauts Juliet Arquette and Richard Gallagher witness Catherine's theories in space as Adina plots revenge against humanity. Mourning over the death of her sister, Catherine decides to research the phenomenon with the help of Johannes. An unexpected encounter prompts Kariem to continue her investigation of global psychosis. Faced with the damage caused by Adina's latest attacks, Zoe decides to turn to Bill to thwart the alien's plans.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 3: Episode 3
2022-09-12

Richard discovers new data on the global phenomenon. Catherine must take a risk to continue her research, but is she ready to do it? Meanwhile, a new revelation tests Martha's loyalty, and Zoe is forced to make an urgent sacrifice with the help of her newfound allies.

Runtime: 44 min
Episode 4: Episode 4
2022-09-12

Betrayed, Tom forges an unexpected alliance with Zoe. Confronted with the teenager, Bill must again answer for the consequences of his sacrifice. Zoe takes a drastic step to stop Adina's plan. From the alternate world, Catherine discovers that interstellar activity is badly affecting people. She sets out to find a solution, but is in serious danger.

Runtime: 46 min
Episode 5: Episode 5
2022-09-19

Martha unwittingly unleashes a fatal gunfight resulting in severe damage. In the alternate world, Catherine and Sam arrive at their destination, but encounter some unforeseen events. Bill then tries to contact Catherine, but when he can't reach her, he turns to a drastic solution.

Runtime: 45 min
Episode 6: Episode 6
2022-09-19

Bill investigates more of Catherine's findings and thwarts the aliens' deadly plans, but the group finds themselves in danger once again. Meanwhile, a run-in with the aliens ends tragically. Catherine secretly hatches a plan against her captors, but will she abandon Sam?

Runtime: 43 min
Episode 7: Episode 7
2022-09-26

Catherine shares vital information about the black hole with Richard. Martha discovers Adina's destructive plan which the resistance group confronts. With little time left, the group is forced to take ever greater risks and make painful sacrifices to save the world.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 8: Episode 8
2022-09-26

Helpless against Adina's plan, Bill has no choice but to make a risky bet while his comrades prepare for a brutal end. In space, Richard and Juliet realize how close humanity is to annihilation, but will they be able to go to any lengths to save Earth?

Runtime: 43 min

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War Of The Worlds | Trailer | Coming to SBS in 2020

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