The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

They're coming.

TV-142019•55m•6.7/10

Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.7/10(304)

In Edwardian England, George and his partner Amy attempt to defy society and start a life together as they face the escalating terror of an alien invasion, fighting for their lives against an enemy beyond their comprehension.

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Production

Mammoth Screen, Creasun Media American, Red Square TV

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 17, 2019

Last Aired

December 1, 2019

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Peter Harness

Trailers & Videos

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2019-11-17

Woking, 1905. A Martian capsule lands on Earth. When George and Amy join the curious crowd to examine it, the unleashing terror turns their lives into a nightmare.

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2019-11-24

With the Martian invasion gathering pace, George and Amy each face their own terrifying ordeals. Desperate to be reunited, a lifeline comes to them at the beach.

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2019-12-01

George and Mrs Elphinstone take refuge at an orphanage. Meanwhile, Amy is reunited with Ogilvy. Together they piece together the events of the invasion hoping to find the clue to the Martians' weakness.

Cast

Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson

Amy

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

George

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Ogilvy

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Frederick

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