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The War of the Worlds: Miniseries

3 episodes Premiered Nov 17, 2019 Updated Nov 7, 2026

Set in Edwardian England, the narrative follows George and his partner Amy as they attempt to defy societal expectations and build a life together. Amid their struggle against the conventions of society, an extraterrestrial threat arrives. As an alien invasion unfolds, the couple must endure extraordinary circumstances and fight for their survival against hostile forces from another world. The unfolding cataclysm upe

Previously on The War of the Worlds

Season 1 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ George and his partner Amy live in Edwardian-era London and England.
  • ⚡ The couple faces challenges in battling society's expectations in order to exist together.
  • ⚡ An impending alien invasion threatens humanity.
  • ⚡ The central characters must withstand the alien threat just to stay alive.
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Season overview

Set in Edwardian England, the narrative follows George and his partner Amy as they attempt to defy societal expectations and build a life together. Amid their struggle against the conventions of society, an extraterrestrial threat arrives. As an alien invasion unfolds, the couple must endure extraordinary circumstances and fight for their survival against hostile forces from another world. The unfolding cataclysm upends their daily lives and forces them to navigate a dangerous landscape where the remnants of human civilization are tested to their limits. Against this backdrop of global catastrophe, George and Amy must rely on their resilience and each other to withstand the overwhelming dangers brought by the invaders. The season chronicles the immediate aftermath and ongoing terror of the extraterrestrial onslaught, focusing on human endurance, fear, and the struggle to exist while facing extinction-level threats in a rapidly changing world.

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

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.

S1·E2 Core

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.

S1·E3 Mytharc

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 t

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