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    Falling Skies

    • TV Series
    • 2011–20152011–2015
    • TV-14TV-14
    IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    86K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    858
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    Falling Skies (2011)
    See the first full trailer for the fourth season of TNT's "Falling Skies".
    Trailer2:13
    15 Videos
    99+ Photos
    ActionAdventureDrama

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

    • Creator
      • Robert Rodat
    • Stars
      • Noah Wyle
      • Drew Roy
      • Maxim Knight
    Top credits
    • Creator
      • Robert Rodat
    • Stars
      • Noah Wyle
      • Drew Roy
      • Maxim Knight
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 387User reviews
    • 97Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Episodes52

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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 32 nominations total

    Videos15

    Finale
    Clip 1:39
    Finale
    Falling Skies
    Clip 0:56
    Falling Skies
    Season 2 Preview
    Clip 3:27
    Season 2 Preview
    Requiem
    Trailer 2:13
    Requiem
    Falling Skies: From Space
    Trailer 2:31
    Falling Skies: From Space
    Falling Skies
    Trailer 2:15
    Falling Skies
    Falling Skies: Season 4 (German Trailer)
    Trailer 1:03
    Falling Skies: Season 4 (German Trailer)
    Falling Skies: Season 4
    Trailer 0:31
    Falling Skies: Season 4
    Falling Skies: Space Oddity
    Trailer 1:39
    Falling Skies: Space Oddity
    Falling Skies: Season 3 (German Trailer)
    Trailer 0:16
    Falling Skies: Season 3 (German Trailer)
    Falling Skies: Season 4 (Trailer 1)
    Trailer 1:01
    Falling Skies: Season 4 (Trailer 1)
    Falling Skies: Season 3
    Trailer 3:16
    Falling Skies: Season 3

    Photos315

    Connor Jessup in Falling Skies (2011)
    Will Patton in Falling Skies (2011)
    Colin Cunningham in Falling Skies (2011)
    Sarah Carter in Falling Skies (2011)
    Colin Cunningham in Falling Skies (2011)
    Dale Dye in Falling Skies (2011)
    Mpho Koaho in Falling Skies (2011)
    Mpho Koaho in Falling Skies (2011)
    Moon Bloodgood in Falling Skies (2011)
    Noah Wyle and Moon Bloodgood in Falling Skies (2011)
    Henry Czerny in Falling Skies (2011)
    Noah Wyle in Falling Skies (2011)

    Top cast

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    Noah Wyle
    Noah Wyle
    • Tom Masonas Tom Mason
    52 episodes52 eps • 2011–2015
    Drew Roy
    Drew Roy
    • Hal Masonas Hal Mason
    52 episodes52 eps • 2011–2015
    Maxim Knight
    Maxim Knight
    • Matt Masonas Matt Mason
    52 episodes52 eps • 2011–2015
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Captain Weaveras Captain Weaver…
    52 episodes52 eps • 2011–2015
    Moon Bloodgood
    Moon Bloodgood
    • Anne Glassas Anne Glass
    51 episodes51 eps • 2011–2015
    Sarah Carter
    Sarah Carter
    • Margaretas Margaret
    50 episodes50 eps • 2011–2015
    Connor Jessup
    Connor Jessup
    • Ben Masonas Ben Mason
    49 episodes49 eps • 2011–2015
    Colin Cunningham
    Colin Cunningham
    • John Popeas John Pope
    48 episodes48 eps • 2011–2015
    Mpho Koaho
    Mpho Koaho
    • Anthonyas Anthony
    46 episodes46 eps • 2011–2015
    Seychelle Gabriel
    Seychelle Gabriel
    • Lourdesas Lourdes…
    38 episodes38 eps • 2011–2014
    Doug Jones
    Doug Jones
    • Cochiseas Cochise
    28 episodes28 eps • 2013–2015
    Keith Arbuthnot
    Keith Arbuthnot
    • Skitter Alienas Skitter Alien…
    23 episodes23 eps • 2011–2015
    Treva Etienne
    Treva Etienne
    • Dingaan Bothaas Dingaan Botha
    22 episodes22 eps • 2014–2015
    Peter Shinkoda
    Peter Shinkoda
    • Daias Dai
    21 episodes21 eps • 2011–2013
    Ryan Robbins
    Ryan Robbins
    • Tectoras Tector
    21 episodes21 eps • 2012–2014
    Brad Kelly
    Brad Kelly
    • Lyleas Lyle
    18 episodes18 eps • 2012–2014
    Jessy Schram
    Jessy Schram
    • Karen Nadleras Karen Nadler
    15 episodes15 eps • 2011–2014
    Scarlett Hefner
    Scarlett Hefner
    • Alexis 'Lexi' Glass-Masonas Alexis 'Lexi' Glass-Mason
    13 episodes13 eps • 2014–2015
    • Creator
      • Robert Rodat
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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. —Deeww
    alienmilitaryfather son relationshipalien invasionsupernatural power5 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • We're not just fighting for our lives. We're fighting for our existence.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Savage. Fred Savage. (2011)

    User reviews387

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Unique Take on an Age-Old Story
    There has been a good amount of bad reviews on this TV show. I, however, disagree with them on the merit of this show. I remember first hearing about this show and being intrigued by the fact that Spielberg was creating and producing a TV show about an alien invasion. Let's be honest, this is not an original script or idea. The alien invasion/end- of-the-world/post-apocalyptic genre is not something lacking in modern entertainment. There has been and currently is a myriad of movies and TV shows the fit this genre. So yes, if you are looking for a TV show that is completely original and new this is not necessarily the show you are looking for.

    However this show is very unique in the way that it tells this age-old story of aliens invading and taking over Earth. It begins 6 months after the aliens have already taken over the world. I really like that start because it skips over what most TV shows and movie(V, Skyline, War of the Worlds, Battle: Los Angeles) completely focus on. It focuses on the struggle for survival of a group of soldiers and civilians (2nd Mass).

    This show does an incredible job of showing the reality of the daily struggles these people go through to survive in an alien-occupied world. Everything from getting food, to medical supplies, to transportation and gas, and places to hide and stay is a real struggle they have to face in the show. I love the gritty reality of the show. You really see struggle these characters go through for basic things.

    A lot people also complain about the characters saying they are flat and not developed. Let me counter it by saying this. You can't compare this TV show (which only gets 10 episodes a season) with another show that gets 20-24 a season. They have WAY less time to tell story and develop characters. They do a great job with the little amount of episodes they get. The 2nd season vastly improves on the first season and amps up the stakes on all levels.

    I would recommend this show to any SciFi fan. It's a fun show to watch and I find myself loving the characters and wanting to see how they survive not only the aliens but also the daily challenges placed before them for basic survival.

    Don't write it off because of what other people say. Try watching it for yourself, you won't regret it.
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    • astorm88
    • Oct 26, 2012

    FAQ7

    • Why do the Skitters have six legs and two arms, but the Mechs have only two legs and two arms?
    • Why do the Skitters have six legs and two arms, but the Mechs have only two legs and two arms?
    • Why do the Skitters have six legs and two arms, but the Mechs have only two legs and two arms?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Alien Invasion Project
    • Filming locations
      • Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • DreamWorks Television
      • TNT Originals
      • Invasion Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 42min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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