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Invasion (2021)

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Invasion (2021)

Series Details & Credits

Apple TV+ | Release Date: October 22, 2021

Summary: An alien invasion is at the center of the science fiction drama series from Simon Kinberg and David Weil.

Genre(s): Drama, Science Fiction

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Critic Reviews

80

Collider Jeff Ewing

Aug 22, 2025

Season 3 Review: It’s evident that there’s life left in the story world after this iteration of the tale. With every factor coming together, Invasion has never been better in Season 3. Read full review

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Decider

Johnny Loftus

Aug 23, 2023

Season 2 Review: The early going of Invasion season two definitely has fun with the idea that a tech mogul disruptor-in-chief could one day enter a mind meld with encroaching aliens. Nikhil will be one to watch as his motives become more clear. Read full review

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Collider Chase Hutchinson

Aug 16, 2023

Season 2 Review: The series finally isn't just spinning its wheels and is starting to get somewhere. Where that is remains to be seen, as there are many threads left dangling just as the world hangs on by one, but Season 2 now stokes a more earned curiosity about how they will unravel in the still-expanding story ahead. Read full review

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The Guardian Lucy Mangan

Oct 22, 2021

Season 1 Review: You can feel the creators Simon Kinberg and David Weil eager to draw parallels and find resonance with current issues: the fracturing family also in effect become refugees as they attempt to flee to safety; Trevante is a hostile invader about to feel what life is like on the other side of the equation, and so on. Even so, Invasion is a slow burn that threatens to become simply slow. Read full review

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The Telegraph Benji Wilson

Oct 22, 2021

Season 1 Review: There is, you’ll have gathered, a lot of story here. It should also be pointed out that a lot of it is very good. ... The problem is that bigness again. In a bid to tell a sweeping story for all mankind (to borrow another strong Apple TV+ title), Invasion takes hours, literally, to get to the invasion. Read full review

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The Detroit News

Tom Long

Oct 21, 2021

Season 1 Review: Maybe all these different storylines are going to meet up, maybe they’re all going to keep wandering around. It will take great patience to find out which. Read full review

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Wall Street Journal

John Anderson

Oct 21, 2021

Season 1 Review: "Invasion" proceeds so incrementally across such a wide range of characters and their responses to extraterrestrial terrorism that you might well lose your way from week to week. Never mind your interest. ... Trevante's behavior is typical of both the writing and direction here, as he fumes, spewing vulgarities no one can hear, abusing the goat herder who treats his wounds and speaking English louder and louder, as if that would help. Read full review

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ZiggingZebra

Nov 7, 2021

The problem with Invasion is that it doesn’t tell its viewers that the “invasion” is just a vehicle for a number of dramatic, albeit cliche, scenarios to play within. Some may say that that it’s terrible that a show about an alien invasion would have so much familial drama intertwined,The problem with Invasion is that it doesn’t tell its viewers that the “invasion” is just a vehicle for a number of dramatic, albeit cliche, scenarios to play within. Some may say that that it’s terrible that a show about an alien invasion would have so much familial drama intertwined, however, I just call it unique. I’m not going to say I would or wouldn’t prefer if it wasn’t just your typical invasion story. If all you want it an alien show, this is not the show for you. There are way too many elements in here to scratch that itch for alien content. Another potential turn-off for some could be that the story-telling isn’t so much linear as it can be jarring from time to time, jumping from one of several concurrent storylines to another. What happens on-screen isn’t so complex that each little story is hard to follow, you may just find yourself more invested in one of the stories and be left on a mini cliffhanger until the end of the current episode or the next episode. It can be grating at times, but as a person who has been watching Degrassi since the age of eleven or so, I’m not only used to this type of storytelling, I like it. So, in the end, I don’t think it’s difficult to like this show; you just have to be open to ingesting more drama than you’re probably used to, given the title of the show. Happy watching!… Expand

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ethaneido

Nov 18, 2021

While it is true it is a slow paced show, it is also, for once, putting the human connections and feelings and substories to the front. If you are looking for an all out war alien show, this won't be it. Honestly, this is the closest thing you could get to a real invasion, because we are notWhile it is true it is a slow paced show, it is also, for once, putting the human connections and feelings and substories to the front. If you are looking for an all out war alien show, this won't be it. Honestly, this is the closest thing you could get to a real invasion, because we are not all super soldiers capable of destroying an entire army of aliens with far more advanced technology.… Expand

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UncleWillard

Nov 26, 2021

I don't hate it, but I get the criticism I've seen. Unless there's a big connective plot denouement, there are some loose ass plot lines. Otherwise, if this is all world building and there's a plan for it to come together, I'm intrigued.

So far the doctor is my favorite character. HerI don't hate it, but I get the criticism I've seen. Unless there's a big connective plot denouement, there are some loose ass plot lines. Otherwise, if this is all world building and there's a plan for it to come together, I'm intrigued.

So far the doctor is my favorite character. Her husband seems like a douche, and she's not only wrestling her weird son, but an alien invasion. Actress is great. I've seen her in a few things, but she's good at capturing all these conflicting plotlines for her character.

Worst character is the Navy SEAL. No professional would act so stupid. Who comes to a foreign base and just says "I'm a Navy SEAL give me what I want and do what I tell you?" No real SEAL would act so unprofessional. He seems like he's never even seen combat and had no discipline.

And what did they do with Sam Neill? He was there, then poof!… Expand

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ScotterMonkey

Nov 13, 2021

A bit more jump-scare directing tactics than I prefer to endure. Worse was the way characters behaved and spoke; unrealistic in the extreme. Our heroine/mom is the best example of this. Also, why is everyone so emotionally fragile?

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

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tuna_no_crusts

Jul 11, 2022

If you have been looking for a show that makes you hate every single character, you’ve found it. Every character story, with exception of the sheriff in EP1, will slowly drive you towards madness. What could have been a decently produced alien survival story is watered down to socialIf you have been looking for a show that makes you hate every single character, you’ve found it. Every character story, with exception of the sheriff in EP1, will slowly drive you towards madness. What could have been a decently produced alien survival story is watered down to social commentary. And it doesn’t even do that well.… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

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BobbySands

Dec 12, 2021

I suffered through the whole series so you don't have to. To say this was like watching paint dry would undersell watching paint dry. All I can say, avoid!

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

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StanBlack

Sep 9, 2023

when I start watching an american SciFi series, I want to see FANTASY show. I don't want to watch some 'p00ssy-suffering' of some Iranians, Japanese lesbians and similar crap for 50 minutes per episode, which is 55 minutes, and only 5 minutes per episode - something fantastic. I see thatwhen I start watching an american SciFi series, I want to see FANTASY show. I don't want to watch some 'p00ssy-suffering' of some Iranians, Japanese lesbians and similar crap for 50 minutes per episode, which is 55 minutes, and only 5 minutes per episode - something fantastic. I see that Apple is very fond of people who are not caucasians, but when it creates series where the vast majority are black, and white people only have the roles of criminals or on the second or third plans, then I have big questions about this company and the shows it produces. I don't want to look again and again at Iranians, Indians, etc. on an american (!) show just because someone embodies the politics of diversity. if i want to watch indian movie, i will choose India movie to watch!
p.s. I'm not racist, never have been, but you've already got people with this agenda!… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 3

tbd
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: August 22, 2025
- No episode information is currently available for this season
Season 2

63
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 23, 2023
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  Air Date: October 22, 2021