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Falling Skies

2011 – 2015Show5 seasons52 episodesTV-14

70
GoodGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, thrilling drama series about the future and war.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S2E10 "A More Perfect Union" 8.1

Episodes

7.2
7.7
7.5
7.1
7.1

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Military Sci-Fi Drama
  • Post-Apocalyptic Resistance
  • High-Stakes Action
  • Found Family Bonds
  • Alien Invasion Thriller
  • Procedural Mystery Elements
  • Emotional Survival Story
  • Cinematic Spectacle
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven Conflict

Cast

Crew

Music by
Noah Sorota

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Facts

June 19, 2011 · August 30, 2015 · Ended

First aired
June 19, 2011
Last aired
August 30, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 52 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Alien Blood, The Mountains of Illinois, Red Shirt Army +9

  • Alien Blood
  • The Mountains of Illinois
  • Red Shirt Army
  • Ominous Visual Glitch
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Meta Guy
  • Holding Hands
  • Local Hangout
  • It's a Small World, After All
  • It's Quiet… Too Quiet
  • Put on a Bus
  • Achilles' Heel

12 of 230 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Falling Skies?"

Questions about Falling Skies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Falling Skies?

In the United States, Falling Skies streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 124 other countries.

Is Falling Skies worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 68).

Which season of Falling Skies is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Seasons 4 and 5 are the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is A More Perfect Union (season 2, episode 10) at 8.1, and the lowest is Reborn (season 5, episode 10) at 5.9.

Is Falling Skies okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Falling Skies?

52 h

About 52 hours: 52 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2015.

Will Falling Skies scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

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 tropes for it, including Alien Blood, The Mountains of Illinois, and Red Shirt Army.