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Falling Skies

2011·Show
52Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
70
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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The future, war, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

We're not just fighting for our lives. We're fighting for our existence.

Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.
Military Sci-Fi DramaPost-Apocalyptic ResistanceHigh-Stakes ActionFound Family BondsAlien Invasion ThrillerProcedural Mystery ElementsEmotional Survival StoryCinematic SpectacleTense AtmosphereCharacter-Driven Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Falling Skies

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Where can I stream Falling Skies legally?

Falling Skies is included with a subscription to Netflix and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Falling Skies worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Falling Skies rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Falling Skies have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 52 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Falling Skies?

Critics74
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Falling Skies much the same way.

When did Falling Skies air?

It ran from 2011 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Falling Skies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Falling Skies?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Falling Skies in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Falling Skies use?

Alien BloodThe Mountains of IllinoisRed Shirt ArmyOminous Visual GlitchDeadpan SnarkerMeta GuyHolding HandsLocal HangoutIt's a Small World, After AllIt's Quiet… Too QuietPut on a BusAchilles' Heeland 218 more

TV Tropes lists 230 storytelling tropes for Falling Skies, including Alien Blood, The Mountains of Illinois, Red Shirt Army.