Colony

USA | Release Date: January 14, 2016

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Ratings

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SclickMay 28, 2019

I’m really disappointed to see this show go. Three seasons just wasn’t enough.

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tarekaliJan 3, 2021

This series was instantly addictive for me, no wonder it won numerous awards in science fiction circles. Season 2 episode 1 should be mandatory teaching in intelligence, military and government circles. It is a masterclass on how to take overThis series was instantly addictive for me, no wonder it won numerous awards in science fiction circles. Season 2 episode 1 should be mandatory teaching in intelligence, military and government circles. It is a masterclass on how to take over a civilization by accessing its internal databases, by securing key players through elimination or neutralization, by misleading potential enemies into self destruction before they even understand the threat they face. Above all just like every other fallen civilization, nothing is possible without internal collaborators, it is the enemy within that always opens the doors and enables the overwhelming victory of external enemies. The militarized impassable walls are the physical manifestation of divide and conquer. The sheer genius of the invasion is a precision decapitation of humanity’s will to fight and survive. Needless to say the special effects are world class. Alien, ship, creature and tech design are outstanding. I felt like I was immersed in a live action version of the venerable Half Life series from Valve. I would not be offended if some drone and walker designs were thus inspired. It's also interesting to see the dynamics and contrast of a well run versus abandoned ghetto, to see the contrast between the semblance of peace and security, and the total descent into rule of the strong and exploitation of the weak. Human nature is always a moment or catalyst away from showing its worst self. It’s the old interplay of ideologies and ideas, the struggle of dominating the public mind and perception. Like all occupations, both sides wrestle to control the narrative, guerilla tactics galore. To me the most telling lesson of this series is the epic scale of self defeat and betrayal that humanity is capable of. The elites in the series abandon humanity twice, once in the initial invasion and once again when opportunity for freedom presents itself. This is absolutely typical and looking at the historical wealth inequality of the world today, it is exactly how the elites will behave when a global catastrophe happens. However what hurts more is the global betrayal of foot soldiers who will of course casually claim they were following orders. This is the same mind control we have seen in Nazi Germany, Stalinist Russia, Cambodia, post soviet Serbia, Rwanda, modern Myanmar, present Uyghur region China, etc. The capacity for common men and women to ruthlessly slaughter their own, based on evil orders from higher up, remains a curse of humanity. In season 3 there is a twist regarding who is the real enemy, but Katie keeps the perspective clear and laser focused on the enemy within, which is always far worse than the enemy without. It is of course a real shame this amazing series was cancelled. I really hope it gets picked up again or rebooted on another network.… Expand

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Jack_ShepardMay 7, 2020

I would like to see more of the show. Yes, the problem with the ratings is not the low number are but it's because those old farts measure it in an outdated way.

I watched the show on Netflix and it was great. You can tell that the show hasI would like to see more of the show. Yes, the problem with the ratings is not the low number are but it's because those old farts measure it in an outdated way.

I watched the show on Netflix and it was great. You can tell that the show has a low budget at times but they did great job with what they had :-)

If this get picked up by Netflix then they need to up the alien wau factor a lot. The show needs to start giving some more hope for the human race and show us more of what is happening around the planet.

I would say that this tv show has potential and the actors are still young but they need to start hitting the iron while it is still hot!

I would recommend that Netflix pick this up and boost the budget, this could give them great earnings and give us a awesome full story. Make it so ;-)… Expand

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cylunJan 7, 2021

The ideas in this show and how they are translated give a convincing impression. The storytelling is thrilling and balances a reasonable amount of mystery with twists and foreshadowing. The main critique simply is that every season follows aThe ideas in this show and how they are translated give a convincing impression. The storytelling is thrilling and balances a reasonable amount of mystery with twists and foreshadowing. The main critique simply is that every season follows a different story arc without any consistency among the seasons. Overall, it was worth watching regardless.… Expand

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ds84k0Oct 7, 2021

This series is a captivating, believable sci-fi story unlike most other shows in the genre. First 2 seasons were excellently done; both the actual story, as well as the cast and directing. Season 3 the tone is completely different; can tellThis series is a captivating, believable sci-fi story unlike most other shows in the genre. First 2 seasons were excellently done; both the actual story, as well as the cast and directing. Season 3 the tone is completely different; can tell the directors have lost drive or made some kind of change which negatively impacted the show. And then the fact that it got cancelled… I would give Colony a 12/10, if it weren’t for the cliffhanger at the end of season 3. Someone really dropped the ball, not helping renew this show for the last 2 seasons. Still, one of my top shows of all time. Watch one episode, and you will begin a complete binge of this show… impossible not too.… Expand

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