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The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

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20196.71 Season3 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Preethi Mavahalli
Written by Paul Testar
Produced by Betsan Morris Evans
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson

Amy

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

George

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Ogilvy

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Frederick

Themes & Keywords

englandalien invasionperiod dramaedwardian england

About The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of england, alien invasion, period drama, edwardian england. Created by Preethi Mavahalli, it stars Eleanor Tomlinson, Rafe Spall, Robert Carlyle. 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.

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