Falling Skies (2011– )

Survivors of an alien attack on earth gather together to fight for their lives and fight back.

Creator:

Robert Rodat

Stars:

Maxim Knight, Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 15 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Maxim Knight	...	Matt Mason (29 episodes, 2011-2013)
Noah Wyle	...	Tom Mason (23 episodes, 2011-2013)
Moon Bloodgood	...	Anne Glass (23 episodes, 2011-2013)
Drew Roy	...	Hal Mason (23 episodes, 2011-2013)
Seychelle Gabriel	...	Lourdes (23 episodes, 2011-2013)
Will Patton	...	Captain Weaver (22 episodes, 2011-2013)
Sarah Carter	...	Margaret (21 episodes, 2011-2013)
Peter Shinkoda	...	Dai (20 episodes, 2011-2012)
Connor Jessup	...	Ben Mason (19 episodes, 2011-2013)
Colin Cunningham	...	John Pope (18 episodes, 2011-2013)
Mpho Koaho	...	Anthony (17 episodes, 2011-2013)
Jessy Schram	...	Karen Nadler (12 episodes, 2011-2013)
Brad Kelly	...	Lyle (12 episodes, 2012-2013)

Storyline

The chaotic aftermath of an alien attack has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.

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Plot Keywords:

alien | professor | alien invasion | military | post apocalypse | 

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Taglines:

We're not just fighting for our lives. We're fighting for our existence.

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Genres:

Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

FX [United Kingdom] Official site [United States]

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Untitled Alien Invasion Project

Filming Locations:

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks Television, TNT Originals, Invasion Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

The name of the main band of survivors shown in the series, the 2nd Massachusetts, is taken from a real regiment of soldiers that fought in both the American Revolution and the Civil War.

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Connections

Featured in 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys (2011)

User Reviews

I am totally hooked on this show.

I do not understand why so many people are being so harsh regarding this show. Yeah, its basically "The Walking Dead", except with aliens...but I think this is a good thing. Unlike "V", this is a show that focuses on the survivors. Many reviewers have said that the characters are clichés. However, I would simply call them archetypes and I thoroughly enjoy watching most of the characters when they are on screen. It seems that many reviewers have based their opinions on the first 2 episodes. However, with so many characters, it takes time to get to know them. The show definitely starts off at a slow-burn. I think many people are having the same problem with this show as they did with "48 Days Later". Many people wanted to see a zombie horror movie. However, once they realized that the movie was a human drama and the zombies where more of a situation that humanity had to deal with, the reviewers whined that the movie sucked. "Falling Skies" is the same way. The show is not about aliens. The alien invasion is just the situation. The show is about the human drama that is the result of the situation. Watch more than just 2 episodes before you form an opinion. I think that you will enjoy it.