War of the Worlds (2020): Season 1

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War Of The Worlds

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MGM+ | Season Premiere Date: February 16, 2020

Summary: The re-imagining of H.G. Wells' classic sci-fi story follows survivors in present-day Europe after aliens attack Earth.

Genre(s): Drama, Science Fiction

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Episode 8
Air Date: April 5, 2020
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S1:E7. Episode 7
Air Date: March 29, 2020
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S1:E6. Episode 6
Air Date: March 22, 2020

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Joel Keller

Feb 18, 2020

This miniseries isn’t quite the War Of The Worlds you’re familiar with, but it does seem to be looking like a fine apocalyptic survival story that at least has an ending, unlike some others that we’ve been watching on other cable channels for the past ten years. Read full review

Joshua Alston

Feb 13, 2020

Between the laconic pace and the intense focus on characters, Worlds is an alien invasion story that doesn’t spend much time fretting about its aliens beyond the characters whose jobs involve fretting about things. It’s much more interested in how people bond and persevere through shared trauma and survival instinct. ... But like any slow burn, Worlds reveals its charms over time, once the audience has shed any expectation of Overman following Wells’ blueprint. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Feb 14, 2020

The approach by Howard Overman (“Misfits”) is so joyless and even cruel that it becomes a dirge. ... The problem with monotony is it becomes impossible to care. Characters become disposable; their plight becomes superficial through the repetition. There’s a difference between something that’s intense and something that’s just brutally bleak. It almost feels like this “War” isn’t worth winning. Read full review

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Spider68

Apr 5, 2020

Excellent rendition. Suspenseful and compelling. Watched all episodes in a day.

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hgwells

Apr 6, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Huge sci-fi fan here. Wanted to like this series. Some of it is good. Like parts of episode 1 and ... hmm. Plodding, zero alien interaction unless you like the Boston Dynamics built alien dogs/marksmen. Characters well developed. Some I was glad to see killed off. Sorry but I was. Episode 8 is an absolute disappointment. Dunno if there's a season 2 coming since we are currently under attack by a tiny alien species. But if there is, I will probably watch it just to see if it still sucks.… Expand

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SScholder1

Apr 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How do the people making this show not realize how they have 2 characters that are so badly depicted and whose stories completely ruin the show? They seem to be main Characters for the long storyline too of course. Which means it's going to be unlikely this show will be saved... Couple more episodes and I pass… Expand

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Ebonfire

Sep 18, 2020

If you wanted a War of the worlds series this is not it. It takes far to many cus from walking dead. Not even worth the 1 hour it takes to see the first movie. They got a couple of things right but then made many characters that were not interesting and I actively wanted some to die. I stillIf you wanted a War of the worlds series this is not it. It takes far to many cus from walking dead. Not even worth the 1 hour it takes to see the first movie. They got a couple of things right but then made many characters that were not interesting and I actively wanted some to die. I still don't think anyone actually used the first name of the only black character in the first few episodes. I stopped after 3 episodes when I realized I wanted only one French soldier to live and not another character my caring to continue watching. Poorly written. Well acted and shot but that lack of writing skill is fatal.… Expand

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DaveAus

Jul 9, 2020

Very odd choices with casting and the characters chosen to follow. Very slow start which would be fine if there is some development but there just isn't enough of that.

While there are some likeable characters, your also forced to watch very unlikable characters.

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StanBlack

Aug 1, 2021

absolutely boring series, which if you need to watch, then only the beginning and ending of the episode. everything else is fillers with suffering that nobody cares about. little action, the plot develops very sluggishly. heroes are uninteresting and plot jumps from one to another areabsolutely boring series, which if you need to watch, then only the beginning and ending of the episode. everything else is fillers with suffering that nobody cares about. little action, the plot develops very sluggishly. heroes are uninteresting and plot jumps from one to another are generally a failure. besides, it's not according to Wells… Expand

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isitmondayet

Mar 20, 2020

This not a good 're-imagining' of a GREAT classic. I cannot help but remember the radio broadcast that had people believing there was an actual alien attack going on, and the fear that induced... You cannot call this Science Fiction as there's next to zero on the front. This is a mere andThis not a good 're-imagining' of a GREAT classic. I cannot help but remember the radio broadcast that had people believing there was an actual alien attack going on, and the fear that induced... You cannot call this Science Fiction as there's next to zero on the front. This is a mere and dull drama of a few people walking around in a daze. To prove my point, watch the last episode (I will not waste my time) and if that grabs you, then jump in ANYWHERE and you will not be confused or lost - each episode is indistinguishable from the one before or after.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 12, 2022
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 6, 2021
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 16, 2020
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  S1:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: April 5, 2020
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  S1:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: March 29, 2020
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: March 22, 2020
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  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: March 15, 2020
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  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: March 8, 2020
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: March 1, 2020
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: February 23, 2020
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: February 16, 2020
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: February 16, 2020