TV series
War of the Worlds
1988–1990, English, on Syndication. Created by Greg Strangis.
Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s. The fate of Earth may very well rest in the hands of a small yet courageous band: astrophysicist Harrison Blackwood, paraplegic computer wizard Norton Drake, microbiologist Suzanne McCullough and military man Paul Ironhorse.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 44
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
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Latest episode
S2 E20: The Obelisk
Aired 14 May 1990
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Greg StrangisCreator
- Jared MartinHarrison Blackwood · 44 ep
- Lynda Mason GreenSuzanne McCullough · 44 ep
- Philip AkinNorton Drake · 25 ep
- Richard ChavesColonel Paul Ironhorse · 25 ep
- Rachel BlanchardDebi McCullough · 25 ep
- Denis ForestMalzor · 21 ep
- Ilse von GlatzUrick / Advocate · 21 ep
- Adrian PaulJohn Kincaid · 20 ep
- Catherine DisherMana · 20 ep
- Julian RichingsMan with Hat · 15 ep
- Michael RudderEinhorn / Advocate · 14 ep
- Richard ComarAdvocate · 11 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 October 1988
- Last aired
- 14 May 1990
- Network
- Syndication
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada, France, United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U
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What War of the Worlds is based on
War of the Worlds is based on The War of the Worlds (1897) by H. G. Wells.
1897
The War of the Worlds
By H. G. Wells
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War of the Worlds: quick answers
Is War of the Worlds worth watching?
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How many seasons of War of the Worlds are there?
War of the Worlds has 2 seasons and 44 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is War of the Worlds finished?
Yes. War of the Worlds ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is War of the Worlds on?
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War of the Worlds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
War of the Worlds is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like War of the Worlds?
If you liked War of the Worlds, try The New Avengers, The Sweeney, Starsky & Hutch.
Who created War of the Worlds?
War of the Worlds was created by Greg Strangis and stars Jared Martin, Lynda Mason Green, Philip Akin.
What is War of the Worlds based on?
War of the Worlds is based on The War of the Worlds (1897) by H. G. Wells.