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War of the Worlds

2019 – 2022Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nerve-racking, thrilling drama series about war and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S3E1 "Episode #3.1" 7.6

Episodes

7.0
6.9
7.2

Story

Doomed to survive.

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?

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Invasion Thriller
  • Post-Apocalyptic Survival
  • High-Tension Suspense
  • Alien Warfare
  • Atmospheric Horror
  • Mystery of Origin
  • Technological Dread
  • Cinematic Spectacle
  • Bleak & Gritty

Cast

24 of 77 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Clark, Jonas Alexander Arnby, Gilles Coulier
Written by
Howard Overman, H. G. Wells
Music by
David Martijn, Ian Arber

Everyone

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Facts

October 28, 2019 · September 26, 2022 · Ended

First aired
October 28, 2019
Last aired
September 26, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Belgium, France, United Kingdom
Available in
50 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Nothing Is Scarier, Stable Time Loop, Patricide +9

  • Nothing Is Scarier
  • Stable Time Loop
  • Patricide
  • Invisible Aliens
  • Surprise Pregnancy
  • Mecha-Mooks
  • Alien Invasion
  • Time Travel
  • Modesty Bedsheet
  • Outliving One's Offspring
  • Alien Sky
  • Taking You with Me

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream War of the Worlds?"

Questions about War of the Worlds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream War of the Worlds?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, War of the Worlds streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is War of the Worlds worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5).

Is War of the Worlds okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch War of the Worlds?

19 h

About 19 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 47 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching War of the Worlds?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Will War of the Worlds scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does War of the Worlds use?

Nothing Is ScarierStable Time LoopPatricideInvisible AliensSurprise PregnancyMecha-MooksAlien InvasionTime TravelModesty BedsheetOutliving One's OffspringAlien SkyTaking You with Meand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Nothing Is Scarier, Stable Time Loop, and Patricide.