

TV series
Childhood's End
2015, English, on Syfy. Created by Matthew Graham.
No war. No disease. No poverty. But at what cost?
The peaceful alien invasion of Earth by the mysterious “Overlords,” whose arrival begins decades of apparent utopia under indirect alien rule, at the cost of human identity and culture.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 85 min
- Status
- Ended in 2015
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.0/10 from 478 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Childhood's End
Childhood's End isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E3: The Children
Aired 16 December 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Matthew GrahamCreator
- Colm MeaneyWainwright · 3 ep
- Mike VogelRicky Stormgren · 3 ep
- Julian McMahonDr. Rupert Boyce · 3 ep
- Charles DanceKarellen · 3 ep
- Yael StonePeretta Jones · 3 ep
- Daisy BettsEllie Stormgren · 3 ep
- Ashley ZukermanJake Greggson · 3 ep
- Charlotte NicdaoRachel Osaka · 3 ep
- Osy IkhileMilo Rodricks · 3 ep
- Hayley MagnusAmy Morrel · 3 ep
- Georgina HaigAnnabel Stormgren · 3 ep
- Russell KiefelSheriff De Bont · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 December 2015
- Last aired
- 16 December 2015
- Network
- Syfy
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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What Childhood's End is based on
Childhood's End is based on Childhood's End (1953) by Arthur C. Clarke.
1953
Childhood's End
By Arthur C. Clarke
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Childhood's End: quick answers
Is Childhood's End worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 478 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Childhood's End are there?
Childhood's End has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 85 minutes each.
Is Childhood's End finished?
Yes. Childhood's End ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Childhood's End on?
Childhood's End isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Childhood's End parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Childhood's End is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Childhood's End?
If you liked Childhood's End, try The Ray Bradbury Theater, Debris, Salvation.
Who created Childhood's End?
Childhood's End was created by Matthew Graham and stars Colm Meaney, Mike Vogel, Julian McMahon.
What is Childhood's End based on?
Childhood's End is based on Childhood's End (1953) by Arthur C. Clarke.
