War of the Worlds
Doomed to survive.
Created by Howard Overman
On Canal+
A bleak, high-stakes survival drama where humanity faces extinction from an unknowable alien threat in a devastated world.
When astronomers detect a transmission from another galaxy, it is definitive proof of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. The world’s population waits for further contact with bated breath. They do not have to wait long. Within days, mankind is all but wiped out by a devastating attack; pockets of humanity are left in an eerily deserted world. As aliens hunt and kill those left alive, the survivors ask a burning question – who are these attackers and why are they hell-bent on our destruction?
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Where to watch
- StreamMGM+, fuboTV, Spectrum On Demand, Philo
- BuyAmazon Video
Questions people ask
Is War of the Worlds scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is War of the Worlds violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is War of the Worlds sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is War of the Worlds easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does 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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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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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 War of the Worlds, and what each one shares →
Like War of the Worlds
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as War of the Worlds
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like War of the Worlds, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like War of the Worlds, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like War of the Worlds, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
