H. G. Wells wrote the world famous novel of the same name (and on which the series is based). Here, only the title is correct, the series is very loosely based on the book. That doesn't mean it's bad for that reason.
In fact, this series is worth watching. It is entertaining and sometimes very exciting. Big names such as Gabriel Byrne and Elisabeth McGovern are in leading roles, among well-known French names such as Léa Drucker and Adel Bencherif. In addition, a number of young (for me) new actors who make up the characters in this film.
The first thing I want to point out is that to benefit from 24 episodes you have to be a die-hard sci fi fan. Because here you should pay close attention, and immerse yourself in a story about both journeys in time and space, aliens and a battle between our world and the attackers. I enjoyed following along, but I think a lot of people I know wouldn't engage with all the episodes. Because some of the episodes are somewhat complicated, others are slow. In addition to sci fi, there are plenty of personal stories with those involved, both family relationships, friendships and love affairs. This focus helps to justify that it actually takes 24 episodes to tell this one.
I think the series creators have succeeded in what I think was the goal; to create an entertaining sci fi series that takes time to explore and tell carefully. If I could have a complaint, it would have to be that they could have done something better with effects and robots that become somewhat boring to follow in the long run. No WOW effect there.
Beyond that; as a sci fi fan; absolutely approved.
In fact, this series is worth watching. It is entertaining and sometimes very exciting. Big names such as Gabriel Byrne and Elisabeth McGovern are in leading roles, among well-known French names such as Léa Drucker and Adel Bencherif. In addition, a number of young (for me) new actors who make up the characters in this film.
The first thing I want to point out is that to benefit from 24 episodes you have to be a die-hard sci fi fan. Because here you should pay close attention, and immerse yourself in a story about both journeys in time and space, aliens and a battle between our world and the attackers. I enjoyed following along, but I think a lot of people I know wouldn't engage with all the episodes. Because some of the episodes are somewhat complicated, others are slow. In addition to sci fi, there are plenty of personal stories with those involved, both family relationships, friendships and love affairs. This focus helps to justify that it actually takes 24 episodes to tell this one.
I think the series creators have succeeded in what I think was the goal; to create an entertaining sci fi series that takes time to explore and tell carefully. If I could have a complaint, it would have to be that they could have done something better with effects and robots that become somewhat boring to follow in the long run. No WOW effect there.
Beyond that; as a sci fi fan; absolutely approved.