TV series
The Tripods
1984–1985, English, on BBC One. Created by John Christopher.
In the year 2089, an alien race stalks the land in towering machines known as Tripods. They have taken over the earth and enslaved mankind with a mind-controlling device, ceremoniously implanted at adolescence. Will Parker, desperate to escape this ritual, leaves the village with his cousin, Henry and attempts to link up with the human resistance movement.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 25
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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Latest episode
S2 E12: The Forest of Death
Aired 23 November 1985
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- John ChristopherCreator
- John ShackleyWill Parker · 25 ep
- Jim BakerHenry Parker · 25 ep
- Ceri SeelJean-Paul “Beanpole” Deliet · 25 ep
- Pamela SalemGräfin de Ricordeau · 13 ep
- Jeremy YoungGraf de Ricordeau · 13 ep
- Charlotte LongEloise de Ricordeau · 13 ep
- Robin HayterFritz Eger · 12 ep
- John WoodvineMeister West 468 · 12 ep
- Elizabeth HeeryPapagena · 2 ep
- Cindy ShelleyEloise · 2 ep
- Edward KelseyCast · 1 ep
- Bruce PurchaseCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 September 1984
- Last aired
- 23 November 1985
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Tripods: quick answers
Is The Tripods worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Tripods are there?
The Tripods has 2 seasons and 25 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Tripods finished?
Yes. The Tripods ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Tripods suitable for kids?
The Tripods is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Tripods?
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Who created The Tripods?
The Tripods was created by John Christopher and stars John Shackley, Jim Baker, Ceri Seel.