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Falling Skies

2011–2015 Action & Adventure • Drama • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that 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.

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Overview

Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that 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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
5
Total Episodes
52
First Air Date
Jun 19, 2011
Most Recent Air Date
Aug 30, 2015
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
19.9
Seasons
5
Episodes
52

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Seasons

Season 1

2011 • 10 episodes

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Season 2

2012 • 10 episodes

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Season 3

2013 • 10 episodes

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Season 4

2014 • 12 episodes

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Season 5

2015 • 10 episodes

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