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The War Between the Land and the Sea

2025Show1 season5 episodes

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes86%56%

A tense, thrilling drama series about the future and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E2 "Plastic Apocalypse" 7.5

Episodes

7.2

Story

When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT step into action as the land and sea wage war.

Feels like

  • Modern Military Sci-Fi
  • Invasion Narrative
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Nostalgic Franchise Revival
  • Global Stakes
  • Technological Warfare
  • Ensemble Cast Drama
  • High-Tension Thriller

Cast

24 of 39 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dylan Holmes Williams
Written by
Pete McTighe, Russell T Davies
Music by
Lorne Balfe

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 7, 2025 · December 21, 2025 · Ended

First aired
December 7, 2025
Last aired
December 21, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The War Between the Land and the Sea?"

Questions about The War Between the Land and the Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The War Between the Land and the Sea?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The War Between the Land and the Sea worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is The War Between the Land and the Sea okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The War Between the Land and the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.