The War Between the Land and the Sea
Created by Russell T Davies
On BBC One
A high-stakes sci-fi miniseries about first contact with an ancient ocean-dwelling species, balancing alien invasion spectacle with interspecies conflict and romance.
When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT step into action as the land and sea wage war.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is The War Between the Land and the Sea scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is The War Between the Land and the Sea violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does The War Between the Land and the Sea leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is The War Between the Land and the Sea easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is The War Between the Land and the Sea sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The War Between the Land and the Sea
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The War Between the Land and the Sea, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
