What Is It?
War of the Worlds is a French-produced series that offers a modern take on the classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells. Following is the official synopsis for the show:
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? Emotional, cinematic and rooted in character, it is a unique marriage of human drama and the best science fiction. This is a story of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances – but they are more than just victims in a brutal war. For, as we will come to realize, the aliens’ savage attack on earth is not arbitrary: its seeds are being sown before our very eyes
Note: This is not to be confused with the recent three-part BBC mini-series which offered a more traditional adaptation of War of the Worlds.
Trailer
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Credits
Cast: Gabriel Byrne, Elizabeth McGovern, Léa Drucker, Adel Bencherif, Emilie de Preissac, Natasha Little
Production: Howard Overman (Showrunner / Executive Producer), Julian Murphy (Executive Producer), Urban Myth Films (Production Company)
Premiere
The first season of this series already aired in Franch in Fall 2019. It will premiere in the United States on Epix on February 16th at 9 PM EST.
Status
This show has already been renewed for a second season based on its performance in Europe and could continue to a third season and more. You can keep up with status updates on the show during the season at the show’s page on this site.
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