Invasion

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 21, 2005
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 239 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 196 out of 239
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 239
  3. Negative: 31 out of 239
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  1. AbbyY.
    May 21, 2007
    10
    I love it!! Please bring it back.
  2. KarenG.
    Aug 9, 2007
    10
    Bring it back.
  3. AzzaC
    Oct 28, 2008
    10
    This series is one of the best TV Progams that I have ever seen. I rank this as one of the best, next to Lost, recommended to anyone.
  4. RickK
    Oct 13, 2005
    8
    dee r is crazy, maybe if she saw the first episode she would relize that this show is one of the best shows this season.
  5. BrianWhy
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    This show rock keeps you on the edge of the couch.. cant wait for it to come back form it break.
  6. Thebest
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    yea this show rocks
  7. AxelR
    Dec 20, 2005
    9
    I'm really frustrated that they can just interrupt a good show like this. I hope they put it back on soon or I'll quit watching your network. It is not the first time you do this to your viewers, please stop. It is a good show and you should give it a chance to develop.
  8. EileenM
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    I love Invasion the mystery the acting, however now I have no espisodes to see! What happen to the program? now they have ALIAS in its place! Please bring it back!!!!!
  9. TressaL.
    Nov 23, 2006
    10
    Clearly the networks don't care what their viewers think or want. I guess they think the viewing public is a bunch of brain dead idiots who will just keep tuning in, regardless of what they put on. Well count me out......first Invasion, now LOST....totally screwed up. Byebye ABC.
  10. sheilas
    Jan 16, 2006
    10
    i love it
  11. DebbieH
    Oct 18, 2006
    10
    Great show! Why can't we at least have an ending since we were left hanging last season?
  12. GeorgiaJ
    Nov 8, 2006
    10
    I am absolutely heartbroken. I have waited the entire season for this show. I finally jumped online to see if it was starting later in the season and I have been broadsided by the news it is canceled. I suppose it is just another example of people who need to be seriously re-examining their careers. Who in their right mind would cancel a show in its first season with such great reviews? I am absolutely heartbroken. I have waited the entire season for this show. I finally jumped online to see if it was starting later in the season and I have been broadsided by the news it is canceled. I suppose it is just another example of people who need to be seriously re-examining their careers. Who in their right mind would cancel a show in its first season with such great reviews? Is ABC trying to live up the old saying I heard as a child? You know.....that ABC stands for Always Broadcasting Crap....if so ...they are well on their way to returning to that status in my book.… Expand
  13. Corinne&Jimmy
    Oct 27, 2006
    10
    We couldn't wait to see the second season of this show and now it's gone just like that?????? Somebody somewhere ------- get this show back on at least to film the ending to it!
  14. sarahv
    Mar 16, 2006
    10
    Awesome show!! Acting is top of the line!! Suspensfull every week.
  15. GabrioleV
    Mar 22, 2006
    10
    Being a Floridian, I anxiously await each show, knowing it will give me a great hour of entertainment. Invasion is a smart and mysterious show with episodes that don't follow a formula so they're always fresh and intriguing. It's my favorite show and I want it to go on for years.
  16. DonE
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    One of the best shows on TV
  17. EddieT
    May 14, 2006
    9
    The show admittedly has slow moments and some useless detours, but overall it is interesting, creepy and well-acted. It is one of the few sci-fi series that moves slowly forward from its premise exploring all its implications, without resorting to the usual easy solutions. Imagine that the premise is true and work out by yourself where this would go: it is mind-boggling. I suspect it The show admittedly has slow moments and some useless detours, but overall it is interesting, creepy and well-acted. It is one of the few sci-fi series that moves slowly forward from its premise exploring all its implications, without resorting to the usual easy solutions. Imagine that the premise is true and work out by yourself where this would go: it is mind-boggling. I suspect it might not go well with those who expect either bacteria or a cavalry of star-troopers winning the battle for humanity in two shows.… Expand
  18. PatB
    May 21, 2006
    10
    This is a great show. I find that at times, we are looking forward to seeing Invasion more than Lost.
  19. gnicks
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    Check out the invasion-forum.com.
  20. Randy
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    Super great show.....please bring it back ABC.
  21. JimandKathyS
    Jun 17, 2006
    10
    We both love the show. Getting tired of excellent shows getting axed. Running out of shows to watch!
  22. AWhaley
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    OH MY GOD. THIS IS A FABULOUS SHOW!! One twist after another. Bring it back!!!
  23. billM
    Jun 26, 2006
    9
    Thought it was an excellent show. I dont get involved in TV shows on a regular basis, but I found myself always wanting to catch this one. The only problem was the eratic schedule, it would be on air one week and then not the next and so on. Of course this was a dissapointment because it was such a good show.
  24. billM
    Jun 26, 2006
    9
    Thought it was an excellent show. I dont get involved in TV shows on a regular basis, but I found myself always wanting to catch this one. The only problem was the eratic schedule, it would be on air one week and then not the next and so on. Of course this was a dissapointment because it was such a good show.
  25. Judy
    Jul 26, 2006
    10
    this is a great show. With all the variations of CSI and Law & Order its nice to see one with a different theme. I cant believe it is actually being cancelled. First cancelling Surface now Invasion what will it replaced with another law & order or dumb reality show.
  26. lindah
    Jul 29, 2006
    10
    This was the best show I have seen in a long, long time. I caught all the episodes and abc didn't make that feat easy either. I would sit through "Lost" in anticipation of "Invasion" coming on. I can't believe abc is so stupid as to cancel it. Now the have "Kyle XY" on for their sci-fi. His biggest mystery is that he has no belly button. AArrruuughh!!! Thank goodness for FX. At This was the best show I have seen in a long, long time. I caught all the episodes and abc didn't make that feat easy either. I would sit through "Lost" in anticipation of "Invasion" coming on. I can't believe abc is so stupid as to cancel it. Now the have "Kyle XY" on for their sci-fi. His biggest mystery is that he has no belly button. AArrruuughh!!! Thank goodness for FX. At least I can find enjoyment with "Rescue Me", "Nip/Tuck", and "The Shield". I cannot believe how hard it is to find a show that I want to see every week. There is now nothing on abc, except their "Primetime" and "20/20". I just watch those if something interesting. The cast of "Invasion" was superb. The plotline fantastic and so many places to go. I, seriously, don't understand how abc can be so incredibly stupid!!!!!!… Expand
  27. Ohio
    Jul 31, 2006
    10
    I loved the show. I could not wait until the next new episode aired every week. I hope that the series is picked up somewhere else.
  28. EricH
    Aug 17, 2006
    9
    Although the series started a bit slowly for my tastes, once it got up and running (about 5-6 episodes in) it had me captured and never let go. This show just kept getting better and better. The story was an interesting new twist on a tried and true theme, and offered a pretty interesting sociological study to boot. There was action, drama, suspense, romance, truly excellent and in depth Although the series started a bit slowly for my tastes, once it got up and running (about 5-6 episodes in) it had me captured and never let go. This show just kept getting better and better. The story was an interesting new twist on a tried and true theme, and offered a pretty interesting sociological study to boot. There was action, drama, suspense, romance, truly excellent and in depth character development, and really compelling interaction. I was really looking forward to season two and just learned that the series may be cancelled! What??!! Hey, here's an idea, let's replace a great, new, compelling TV drama with superior production and story qailty and which differs from everything else on broadcast TV with something absolutely unoriginal like CSI Istanbul or American Superstar. I can't understand a show like this even being considered for cancellation. Not only do I not see much of interest coming on line to replace it for the -06'-'07 season, after putting my time and interest in to shows like this and Surface (also cancelled) I am far less inclined to watch new series at all. When a network can't hang on to a good thing, and when it doesn't care about disappointing fans who've supported its programming, I can't see spending my time getting behind a new show only to see that cancelled a year down the road.… Expand
  29. HarryE
    Aug 17, 2006
    10
    This was an excellent series in every way. I couldn't believe that ABC, of all networks, was producing this kind of compelling television. For the first time in a long time, I had my faith in TV renewed last year to two (a few other good shows hitting the market after LOST like The Unit and Surface). I've got news for the people at ABC: I spent alot of time and energy making This was an excellent series in every way. I couldn't believe that ABC, of all networks, was producing this kind of compelling television. For the first time in a long time, I had my faith in TV renewed last year to two (a few other good shows hitting the market after LOST like The Unit and Surface). I've got news for the people at ABC: I spent alot of time and energy making sure to never miss this show (taping it when I couldn't be home to watch). This was a really great series and it was unique, unlike reality television, Law and Order 1-20, and CSI Everywhere. If they think that I'm going to spend one second on any new show they produce this season they've got another thing coming. They had, and lost, a new fan. I've gone without cable for several years now, but no more. I can't rely on network knuckleheads to give me anything other than the same old garbage so I'm done with it. One exception: LOST. Even 24 is starting to get old. Losing this series is a BIG disappointment. Sci-Fi should pick it up.… Expand
  30. JohnC
    Aug 21, 2006
    9
    Unbelievable this show got cancelled. I was a big fan. Although I could see it becoming another "Lost" where nothing ever gets resolved and new questions just keep popping up
  31. TiffF
    Aug 22, 2006
    10
    ABC!! what were you thinking?? This was a kick A$$ show! i dont believe you cancelled it! i dont know how you guys over in the big corporate world think, but apparently its not with your BRAIN! this was an edge of your seat, cant wait untill next season to start show! And you dropped it for a couple of stupid looking sitcoms? you need some real people that actually WATCH tv to do your ABC!! what were you thinking?? This was a kick A$$ show! i dont believe you cancelled it! i dont know how you guys over in the big corporate world think, but apparently its not with your BRAIN! this was an edge of your seat, cant wait untill next season to start show! And you dropped it for a couple of stupid looking sitcoms? you need some real people that actually WATCH tv to do your critiquing cause you guys suck at it!… Expand
  32. ShannonR
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    Loved it!!!! I am heartbroken to hear that it has been cancelled. I was looking forward to finding out what happens next. This is a huge let down. At least finish the story.
  33. ReneeF
    Aug 28, 2006
    10
    Invasion is one of my favorite shows !!!! When is it coming back on????
  34. moxyk
    Aug 29, 2006
    10
    This show was awesome. With all the reality shows on TV anymore, it was refreshing to see something new and unique. The characters were great, the premise was wonderful. I'm very sad we won't get to see it go futher. Shame on ABC
  35. JenniferN
    Sep 12, 2006
    10
    I am not going to continue to get involved in ABC series premieres any longer. Every time I fall in love with a show you take it off the air. Please do not leave us hanging like this, at least finish it with a DVD finale. Please !!!!
  36. NicoleE
    Sep 14, 2006
    10
    i was absolutely in love with Invasion. For years and years i've watched ABC and have already had to let go of Alias, Invasion was a hit, i couldnt get enough of it..all the viewers atleast should know what happens next. Have 6 last episodes like you did with Alias, give everyone what they want and i promise we'll be happy!! -Thank you.
  37. NickJ
    Sep 18, 2006
    10
    Amazing show. Should never have gotten the axe. Intelligent and original, well-acted and well-scripted shows like Invasion get written off while garbage like reality TV or even the seemingly endless CSI spinoffs keep getting renewed? Disgusting. I'm off ABC for good.
  38. MarshallG
    Sep 23, 2006
    10
    This show was exceedingly more entertaining than Lost. I'm so sick of seeing the past episodes of lost replayed so much that I refuse to watch it. However; Invasion kept moving and managed to hold the virewers ineterest. I've read the critic reviews and those are like bowell movements and predicated on the same thing. ABC will just never get it right. This is why I'm going This show was exceedingly more entertaining than Lost. I'm so sick of seeing the past episodes of lost replayed so much that I refuse to watch it. However; Invasion kept moving and managed to hold the virewers ineterest. I've read the critic reviews and those are like bowell movements and predicated on the same thing. ABC will just never get it right. This is why I'm going back to reading books. The one season I decide to give Prime Time TV a 2nd chance and they listen to clueless nuts with the washed-out ambitions of 'wanna-be's.… Expand
  39. ValerieP
    Sep 26, 2006
    10
    LOVE LOVE LOVE Invasion. Will it be back on this fall? I hope so!! Can't wait to see what is in store.
  40. MarieH
    Sep 27, 2006
    10
    I loved invasion, cant wait to see it again, very entertaining and suspensful, BRING IT BACK, not fair to keep us hanging this way!!!!!
  41. MatthewC
    Feb 11, 2007
    10
    this was the only show i ever watched on abc. if you were canceling the show, why did you cancel it and end it the way you did? at least make a movie to describe how things end. i will no longer be watching abc. thanks
  42. NM.
    Sep 19, 2007
    9
    Why did u cancel ABC. It was good. I liked this series a lot.
  43. KellyB.
    Feb 11, 2008
    10
    I know it's been of th aire for a while but I really loved this show. If it is possible can you bring it back, it doesn't matter I will still be it's number one fan! Please bring it back!
  44. MikeO
    Nov 22, 2005
    9
    Great production values, good plot pacing, and depicts personal relationships with for more insight and realism than Lost -or most any show- ever has or will.
  45. susanh
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    Best sci-fi show on TV. A fast paced, edge of your seat drama with quality acting.
  46. [Anonymous]
    Dec 11, 2005
    10
    This show is a hit in my book. What happened to it nobody wants to see Alias bring back Invasion.
  47. RobynM
    Dec 12, 2005
    7
    Where is Invasion?!! Will it be back? When and Where?
  48. chrisc
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Bring back invasion as soon as possible after "Lost"
  49. mavericken
    Feb 20, 2014
    10
    Years after it has been cancelled It's still hard for me to face it. The best and most exciting tv show I have ever watched. Fantastic actors and the show has a great plot.
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#33 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    50
    Borderline over-the-top moments threaten the sense of verisimilitude usually expected in prime-time drama.
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  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    80
    Like ''Lost"... the mystery is provocatively open-ended and, assuming the writing continues to be good, absorbing.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    100
    It may be hard to believe that "Invasion's" premiere could be touching in the context of Katrina, and effective as a sci-fi drama. But that is the power of high-quality storytelling.
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