The War of the Worlds
They're coming.
Created by Peter Harness
On BBC One
A tense, intimate period-drama catastrophe that grounds an alien invasion in the personal stakes of two people trying to survive and stay together as their world collapses.
In Edwardian England, George and his partner Amy attempt to defy society and start a life together as they face the escalating terror of an alien invasion, fighting for their lives against an enemy beyond their comprehension.
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Where to watch
- StreamfuboTV, Peacock
- FreeFawesome, The CW
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Questions people ask
Is The War of the Worlds violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is The War of the Worlds sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The War of the Worlds scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Is The War of the Worlds one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of series.
Is The War of the Worlds easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does The War of the Worlds leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like The War of the Worlds, and what each one shares →
Like The War of the Worlds
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The War of the Worlds
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The War of the Worlds, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The War of the Worlds, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The War of the Worlds, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
