War of the Worlds

2019 · TV Series · TV-14 · ★ 7.3 · 73% critics

DramaScience Fiction

After astronomers pick up a mysterious signal from another galaxy, the world braces for contact—only to be hit by a sudden, devastating attack that leaves society shattered. In the eerie quiet that follows, scattered survivors try to stay alive while being hunted, searching for answers about who is behind it and what they want.

Based on The War of the Worlds

Also known as War of the Worlds The Series

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Streaming on MGM+.

19 hours to watch · 24 episodes.

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Details

Years: 2019–2022
Release date: 2019-10-28
Network: Canal+
Language: English
Rated: TV-14
Critic score: 73/100
TMDB rating: 7.3/10 (907 votes)

About

You may enjoy this if you want a slow-burn, people-focused survival mystery with suspense and unanswered questions; Not for you if you expect big action, clear sci‑fi answers early, or a faithful War of the Worlds (2005)-style ride.

Pros: tense survival atmosphere; intriguing mystery; grounded human drama | Cons: slow pacing; thin character attachment; not classic adaptation