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Series

The War of the Worlds

20191 season

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.

Synopsis

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.

Episodes

Seasons & episodes

1 season

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Nov 17, 2019 55 min

Woking, 1905. A Martian capsule lands on Earth. When George and Amy join the curious crowd to examine it, the unleashing terror turns their lives into a nightmare.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Nov 24, 2019 55 min

With the Martian invasion gathering pace, George and Amy each face their own terrifying ordeals. Desperate to be reunited, a lifeline comes to them at the beach.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Dec 1, 2019 55 min

George and Mrs Elphinstone take refuge at an orphanage. Meanwhile, Amy is reunited with Ogilvy. Together they piece together the events of the invasion hoping to find the clue to the Martians' weakness.

Ensemble

Cast

Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson

Amy

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

George

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Ogilvy

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Frederick

Production

The details

Release

2019

Seasons

1 season

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