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. JonyA
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    Too bad it was cancelled. The show had great potential. Great story, great actors (specially William Fichtner).
  2. Kelley
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    One of the best shows ever. As good as Shaun Cassidy's other creation American Gothic. Needs to be renewed.
  3. heatherw
    Jun 2, 2006
    10
    I loved it was cool and i liked my father use to be a parkranger at the everglades i was born in homestead i now live in gulfbreeze fl so the show reminded me of my birthtown of FL and Ialso love allmychildren and onelifetolive and i was also into comander cheif because in my opion it would becoll for the usa to have it's first female and first black presdient of the usa so if you I loved it was cool and i liked my father use to be a parkranger at the everglades i was born in homestead i now live in gulfbreeze fl so the show reminded me of my birthtown of FL and Ialso love allmychildren and onelifetolive and i was also into comander cheif because in my opion it would becoll for the usa to have it's first female and first black presdient of the usa so if you cancle invasion just like one of your other veiwers said i will no longer watch your network ever again because i liked the show that reminded me of my birthhtown of flordia and it would kill me just liked it killed me of eharing about mr rodgers and caption kangaroo dying because i even loved them when i was a kid.… Expand
  4. TawnieK
    Jun 1, 2006
    10
    i love this show!!!!!!!!!!! its better then lost. one reason i say that because lost tends to repeat their shows and u get lost its horrible. when invasion is on they dont make u get lost all. i cant wait till wednesdays because i couldnt wait till when it happens. it always make down found at the end when i have to wait till next weeks espoisdes. i am counting down the days and the hours i love this show!!!!!!!!!!! its better then lost. one reason i say that because lost tends to repeat their shows and u get lost its horrible. when invasion is on they dont make u get lost all. i cant wait till wednesdays because i couldnt wait till when it happens. it always make down found at the end when i have to wait till next weeks espoisdes. i am counting down the days and the hours and second of the day. so please please please bring back invasion cause if u dont abc u will lose a lot of viewers trust i will be one of them.… Expand
  5. JoeC
    May 31, 2006
    10
    "Invasion" is The Best Show on ABC Or any Station this year. It is sad that ABC Axed it before it had a chance to prove its worth.
  6. michep
    May 31, 2006
    10
    I love the show Invasion. Please bring back Invasion. It is the best show ever and is evern better than lost.
  7. DeniseB
    May 22, 2006
    10
    Please bring back Invasion, it was getting really good.
  8. 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.
  9. mayrosenl
    May 19, 2006
    10
    best shiw ever!!
  10. MikaJ
    May 19, 2006
    9
    My favorite show. Best show I've seen from ABC in years!
  11. DeloresM
    May 18, 2006
    10
    I love this show. I hope they can pick it on the CW. This show has is even better than LOST!!
  12. 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
  13. JamesP
    May 14, 2006
    10
    The best show ever!
  14. LeonardoA
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Invasion has me glued to my couch! The actors are great and the storyline keeps getting better and better. Kari Matchett plays detached and perplexed Mariel down pat. She's so good, I find myself rooting for her and not Larkin. The only downfall are the hokey outdoor sets- but regardless, I am hooked.
  15. PeterD
    May 7, 2006
    10
    I understand the guy who said '5 minutes of anything a show' - at one point my family were giving up on anything ever happening in this show. It ended up building incredibly effectively, though, and by the end of the season was one of the best shows on TV. Unlike Lost - which I like - you actually get to learn some of what's going on. Looking forward to a second season.
  16. S.Barth
    May 5, 2006
    10
    Hope this program returns next season. Great characters and plot.
  17. JonL
    Apr 9, 2006
    0
    As bad as TV gets, dull does not come close, about 5 mins of anything per hour. Cure for Insomnia.
  18. PennieK
    Apr 6, 2006
    10
    Bring back Invasion!!! What is taking so long? Thought the Evidence show be good, but it's not. They need to give clues that mean something to solving the case not junk clues. Invasion is a far better show, nice try now bring back the good stuff. Cast is great, sci-fi is great, you have a winner, just keep it going!
  19. mariah
    Apr 4, 2006
    10
    This show is excellent. Very captivating and intriguing. I actually think it's better than "Lost" and I am huge Lost fan. I hope ABC keeps this series. It's the most exciting one on TV by far at the moment. Everyone I know who watches it is addicted!
  20. SamanthaG
    Apr 2, 2006
    10
    This series is one of the best I've seen in a long while!! The cast is spellbounding..the acting superb!! I look forward every week to seeing the next episode!! I hate when it's over! And on goes the anxiety and wait. Its great to know this will be coming back to us on April 19th!! I didn't know what I was going to do!! Shaun Cassidy did an absolute job in creating this This series is one of the best I've seen in a long while!! The cast is spellbounding..the acting superb!! I look forward every week to seeing the next episode!! I hate when it's over! And on goes the anxiety and wait. Its great to know this will be coming back to us on April 19th!! I didn't know what I was going to do!! Shaun Cassidy did an absolute job in creating this Sci-Fi story!!! I haven't felt so excited about a new Sci-Fi series since the 80's with "V"!!… Expand
  21. sheilas
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    i love it
  22. DonE
    Mar 25, 2006
    10
    One of the best shows on TV
  23. 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.
  24. sarahv
    Mar 16, 2006
    10
    Awesome show!! Acting is top of the line!! Suspensfull every week.
  25. Jake
    Feb 24, 2006
    5
    hollow characters and stupid writing, but it has a decent premise, which just isn't enough for me. ABC did well pairing it with LOST though.......and by the way, people who complain about not having a new episode each week need to settle down and be reasonable. You act like you've never watched a tv show before. It happens to all shows, that's just the way it is!
  26. sheilas
    Jan 16, 2006
    10
    i love it
  27. ErwinK
    Jan 16, 2006
    1
    I saw the first two episodes. It uses and abuses every cliche in the damn book.....The slightly overweight nerdy drifter who believes in UFOs. The scientist who doesn't but will eventually have his beliefs challenged. Strange alien markings on bodies. People waking up naked not knowing how they got there. The reporter wife. The kid who has the uncanny intuition to know that I saw the first two episodes. It uses and abuses every cliche in the damn book.....The slightly overweight nerdy drifter who believes in UFOs. The scientist who doesn't but will eventually have his beliefs challenged. Strange alien markings on bodies. People waking up naked not knowing how they got there. The reporter wife. The kid who has the uncanny intuition to know that "something is wrong with mommy". Government conspiracies galore. YAWN!!!! And the actors can't act. Like Lost, it seems they were chosen on how beautiful they were.… Expand
  28. NW
    Jan 4, 2006
    4
    Sooo melodramatic - Will they ever stop playing that dramatic music? The characters have no depth and show no chemistry. The writing reminds me of any day time soap.
  29. chrisc
    Dec 23, 2005
    10
    Bring back invasion as soon as possible after "Lost"
  30. melanies
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    The acting in this show is great with believable characters in an seemingly way out there story line. I loved it. I've been surfing the web to find out when it's coming back but couldn't find the answer :(
  31. 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.
  32. Carolyn
    Dec 16, 2005
    9
    Love the show but miss seeing it. ABC needs to put it on and keep it on for viewers to stay tuned!
  33. SusanS
    Dec 15, 2005
    10
    Where did Invasion go??? Replaced with Alias?? They can't do that to us! I want invasion back.
  34. Thebest
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    yea this show rocks
  35. 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.
  36. RobynM
    Dec 12, 2005
    7
    Where is Invasion?!! Will it be back? When and Where?
  37. [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.
  38. AaronS
    Dec 7, 2005
    1
    How can I really know if the show is any good? ABC only show's reruns and then skips it for weeks at a time. I have lost all faith in the show and do not intend to start watching again, because I can't rely on ABC to show it. Great job ABC!!! Losers. The did the same thing with Lost and I quit watching that at the beginning of the season when they decided to replay the only How can I really know if the show is any good? ABC only show's reruns and then skips it for weeks at a time. I have lost all faith in the show and do not intend to start watching again, because I can't rely on ABC to show it. Great job ABC!!! Losers. The did the same thing with Lost and I quit watching that at the beginning of the season when they decided to replay the only episodes they had available. What are they thinking??? let's get people to watch our show and then not show it. That will help us get ratings!… Expand
  39. 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!!!!!
  40. Rhiannon
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    I love this show and never miss an episode. We needed a good sci fi show since the x files was taken off the air. I think we have that in invasion.
  41. susanh
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    Best sci-fi show on TV. A fast paced, edge of your seat drama with quality acting.
  42. DaveK
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    I wouldn't call it the next X-files, but it is nice to see another good sci-fi show on TV that gives us some mystery element and some twists and turns along the way.
  43. CheesePizza
    Nov 27, 2005
    1
    When I first starting watching this show i thought it might be good. 4 episodes later, nothing happened. 2 more episodes, nothing happened. This show is about cops and his wife and everybody is turning into like, alien clones? I have no idea why everyone gets all weird when they go in the water, and Nothing Ever Happens! All they do is dr4ive around and go "Holy crap theres an orange When I first starting watching this show i thought it might be good. 4 episodes later, nothing happened. 2 more episodes, nothing happened. This show is about cops and his wife and everybody is turning into like, alien clones? I have no idea why everyone gets all weird when they go in the water, and Nothing Ever Happens! All they do is dr4ive around and go "Holy crap theres an orange light in the water!" Maybe I just didnt see enough episodes, but from what I saw, utter crap.… Expand
  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. criticalgit
    Nov 20, 2005
    3
    1 minute per hour of special effects, weak characters, slow plot, no amusing bits to counterpoint, and a strange feeling of deja-vu... It can only get better, sadly i won't be there to watch the progress.
  46. cub
    Nov 19, 2005
    6
    dee r is dead on and i've watched every ep. they're all like that-- great atmospheric creepiness (as in american gothic), but just because 'lost' never puts out doesn't mean every other show gets off the hook.
  47. PamelaB
    Nov 19, 2005
    10
    Love this show !! It works on all the levels LOST doesn't .. Great mystey element and complex family/character dynamics .. Superb Acting by everyone !! Pam
  48. amy
    Nov 17, 2005
    5
    william fichtner is good (and creepy), but the show is kinda lame.
  49. SL
    Nov 15, 2005
    4
    Started slow, continued to be slow, and now it is too hard to watch. Some points are interesting, but it's just too dull to watch.
  50. david
    Nov 15, 2005
    10
    very entertaining compared to most of the drama garbage out there
  51. Susan
    Nov 6, 2005
    6
    It started off okay, but now it's gotten waaay too slow. And there doesn't seem to be more than one mystery: Are there aliens, yes or no. That's the only mystery this show has. Not much else. The acting is okay, being the cute little girl is the best of them all, but that's about it. It's just okay.
  52. DawnA
    Nov 4, 2005
    1
    This show is absolutely ridiculous. I can't believe ABC put it on and even worse keeping it on.
  53. willd
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    Hell yeah! Great show!
  54. SirKaplan
    Oct 23, 2005
    2
    Why do i care about a disfunctional family fighting aliens. I was bored to death and had to turn off the pilot halfway into it.
  55. JaredProphet
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    Very Creepy. I'm not sure if I am supposed to like or fear the Alien People as they seem so charming. Very Cool. TV IS BACK!!!
  56. McFly
    Oct 20, 2005
    7
    Pretty good show in all. Nothing compaired to Lost though. Some interesting characters to be had but the play is being slow played way to much. Its getting a little tiresome.
  57. ChrisC
    Oct 20, 2005
    5
    I love the cast, but the storyline is too slow for my taste. There is more action in Threshold and I prefer the twist in the Threshold storyline to the "we don't know what's out there or who is possesed" premise of Invasion.
  58. StephenB
    Oct 17, 2005
    5
    I loved it at first but it just got slower and I'm just kinda iffy about it.
  59. 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.
  60. amandac
    Oct 10, 2005
    10
    It's Awesome!
  61. C.B.Browne
    Oct 10, 2005
    8
    very solid. William Fichtner is great
  62. deer
    Oct 9, 2005
    2
    I watched the second episode, falling for the ads where they tell you how many gabillion people watched the show and all think it rocks. I don't usually give in to this tactic, but I enjoy sci-fi. so I decided to give it a chance. Here was that episode, for the most part: Dude check out that skeleton! I will. Dude, did you check on that skeleton? Not yet. Meanwhile: Mommy never came I watched the second episode, falling for the ads where they tell you how many gabillion people watched the show and all think it rocks. I don't usually give in to this tactic, but I enjoy sci-fi. so I decided to give it a chance. Here was that episode, for the most part: Dude check out that skeleton! I will. Dude, did you check on that skeleton? Not yet. Meanwhile: Mommy never came home from work. Your mommy never came home from work? I can't believe mommy didn't come home from work. You say what now about the mommy and the never home coming? Meanwhile: We gotta check out that skeleton. Ok let's do that. Meanwhile: Ma'am did you realize that you never came home? Your kids said so. I didn't? Meanwhile: SKELETON? OMG, NOT THERE! Meanwhile: As a concerned mommy, I'm concerned I never came home. It literally accomplished nothing, was written like a school play, and was horribly acted. I'll pass.… Expand
  63. marshallm
    Oct 9, 2005
    9
    dont ask me why i like this show, kuz i've seen it all before in movies, and this seasons other television serie's. like threshold and surface. but this show does the best job of not showing us what the alien looks like, just by, as the critics said " the dread and anticipation" of the series that makes us, and me, keep watching.
  64. AnnaH
    Oct 9, 2005
    10
    Enjoying this show more so than Lost.
  65. alan
    Oct 8, 2005
    8
    considering whats out there today on tv that's called sci-fi including the recent episodes of SG-1, this is like Ozzie and Harriet meet the Twilight Zone. A good show, I hope it remains so, Shaun Cassidy had another several years ago, but it went to a dead end after an interesting start and premise.
  66. dave
    Oct 7, 2005
    9
    a winner. the premier hooked me and the next two episodes were great too.
  67. DrewF
    Oct 6, 2005
    7
    I've watched the first 2 episodes. It's decent entertainment. I like how they haven't revealed really ANY of their secrets thus far. Are these people alien replacements? Are the human? We don't think so, but we're not sure. Hopefully the payoff is worthwhile.
  68. mike
    Oct 5, 2005
    3
    I hate it! Nothing is good about this show, please do not support it!
  69. TornH
    Oct 5, 2005
    10
    This show is cool!
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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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