TV series
The War of the Worlds
2019, English, on BBC One. Created by Peter Harness.
They're coming.
In Edwardian England, George and his partner Amy attempt to defy society and start a life together as they face the escalating terror of an alien invasion, fighting for their lives against an enemy beyond their comprehension.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 2019
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 323 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds is streaming on fuboTV and Peacock Premium in India.
Stream
fuboTV
Peacock Premium
The CW
Fawesome
The Roku Channel
Fandango at Home Free
Pluto TV
Tubi TVAvailability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 1 December 2019
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter HarnessCreator
- Eleanor TomlinsonAmy · 3 ep
- Rafe SpallGeorge · 3 ep
- Robert CarlyleOgilvy · 3 ep
- Rupert GravesFrederick · 3 ep
- Kieron BimpsonCaptain · 2 ep
- Taliyah BlairLilian · 2 ep
- Nicholas Le PrevostChamberlain · 2 ep
- Harry MellingArtilleryman · 2 ep
- Susan WooldridgeMrs. Elphinstone · 2 ep
- Jonathan ArisPriest · 2 ep
- Jonathan CheethamFrederick's Secretary · 2 ep
- Aisling Jarrett-GavinLucy · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 November 2019
- Last aired
- 1 December 2019
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The War of the Worlds is based on
The 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
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The War of the Worlds
Debris
TV · 2021 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Childhood's End
TV · 2015 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Resurrection
TV · 2014 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Ray Bradbury Theater
TV · 1985 · 6.9/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Nancy Drew
TV · 2019 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Siren
TV · 2018 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Day of the Triffids
TV · 2009 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Saving Hope
TV · 2012 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Threshold
TV · 2005 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Roswell
TV · 1999 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The War of the Worlds: quick answers
Is The War of the Worlds worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 323 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The War of the Worlds are there?
The War of the Worlds has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is The War of the Worlds finished?
Yes. The War of the Worlds ended in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The War of the Worlds on?
The War of the Worlds is streaming on fuboTV and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The War of the Worlds parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The War of the Worlds is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The War of the Worlds?
If you liked The War of the Worlds, try Debris, Childhood's End, Resurrection.
Who created The War of the Worlds?
The War of the Worlds was created by Peter Harness and stars Eleanor Tomlinson, Rafe Spall, Robert Carlyle.
What is The War of the Worlds based on?
The War of the Worlds is based on The War of the Worlds (1897) by H. G. Wells.