The War of the Worlds (2019)
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.
Details
First Air Date
11/17/2019
Last Air Date
12/1/2019
Network
BBC One
Rating
7/10 (285 votes)
Status
Ended
Production Companies
Mammoth Screen, Creasun Media American, Red Square TV
About The War of the Worlds
This 2019 miniseries adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel transports the alien invasion story to Edwardian England. The plot centers on George and Amy, who are attempting to navigate societal expectations while an extraterrestrial threat emerges. The series combines elements of science fiction with drama, setting the struggle for survival against a period backdrop.
The series consists of one season with three episodes. It delves into the characters' personal challenges alongside the larger conflict of humanity against an unknown enemy. The narrative explores how ordinary lives are disrupted by an incomprehensible invasion, using the historical setting to frame the human response to an alien force.
"The War of the Worlds" has a TV-14 rating and an average audience score of 7.0 on TMDB based on 285 votes. It holds a 5.2 rating on IMDb from over 10,000 votes. Keywords associated with the series include "England," "alien invasion," and "period drama," highlighting its specific historical and genre blend.
Why you might be searching for The War of the Worlds
People are often searching for this series because of its unique setting in Edwardian England and its connection to the classic H.G. Wells story. Specific search queries relate to the visual depiction of the alien invasion, such as bright lights shining in on characters or floating yellow balls of light, and the general theme of humanity fighting off invaders from Mars. The search terms also reflect a remembrance of the devastation and impact on towns after the invasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about finding and identifying movies
The 2019 BBC adaptation of *The War of the Worlds* is available for streaming on Prime Video and Apple TV. A free trial of Peacock Premium Plus also offers access to the series. Other versions of the series may be available on different platforms.
*The War of the Worlds* (2019 TV series) is a science fiction drama based on the 1898 novel of the same name by H.G. Wells; it is not based on a true story.
The 2019 BBC adaptation of *The War of the Worlds* has one season consisting of three episodes. There is a separate 2019 *War of the Worlds* series starring Gabriel Byrne, which has three seasons and 24 episodes.
Reviewers have mixed opinions on *The War of the Worlds*. While some praise its visuals, acting, and tension, others criticize its pacing, deviation from the book, and lack of action, with one Rotten Tomatoes reviewer describing it as mostly a "soap opera" between human characters.