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Season 1 – Invasion

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Season 1 – Invasion

Oct 2021

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Drama

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Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence; events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.

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Critics Consensus

Invasion attempts a slow burn but inadvertently lets its tension completely fizzle out with leaden pacing that will leave viewers impatient for the alien apocalypse to finally arrive.

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Cary Darling

Houston Chronicle

Nov 15, 2021

4/5

It has fully realized characters, solid acting (Neill and Farahani always bring it) and a building dread.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

Nov 9, 2021

3/4

There is so much unexplained in those first three episodes, and so many cliffhangers we can't wait to see resolved.

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Kimberly Potts

TheWrap

Oct 29, 2021

The first three installments as a block, though, pay off nicely, because by episode four, even the most sci-fi agnostic will be pulled in by some breakout performances and character development.

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Pradeep Menon

Firstpost

Oct 11, 2023

Invasion is likely to be an acquired taste, the kind of show that rewards patience in the long run.

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Susan Granger

SSG Syndicate

Aug 25, 2023

6/10

Slow-paced, character-driven sci-fi series that's extraordinarily timely - and the second season seems to have rectified the problems of the first.

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Aaron Phillips

But Why Tho?

Jan 23, 2023

9/10

Invasion Season 1 creates a masterclass of sci-fi terror that’s akin to the likes of the Alien franchise. The story drags you deep into caring about the characters while tormenting you as they try to survive the dangers of an alien invasion.

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Justin J

@justinmj10 Aug 28, 2026

I lost interest. Scenes get to dark. Never really shows “the invasion”. No gore or anything when something happens. Just a slow what is going on show with nothing visual to it

Drake G

@theuselesscritic Aug 23, 2026

Aneesha and her family make the show unwatchable. And in season 2 it doesn’t get any better. Sucks because the show had so much potential.

Vic V

@VicVader Aug 16, 2026

Slowest of slow burn ever. I wanted to check out a sci fi over the weekend & decided to slog it out after the 2nd episode. This wasn’t made to entertain. Too much unnecessary backstory that doesn’t add up to the plot. Characters are inconsistent as they can make some of the dumbest decisions and seems uncharacteristic from one episode to another. Great production values and special effects when applied. Frustratingly slow as a finished product.

Benjamin C

@bc0822 Aug 8, 2026

Bad writing, generally bad acting

Filipp K

@RT88454528 Aug 7, 2026

I mean… if the intent was to create the most broken and slow-paced story money can buy - they’ve succeeded. I tried. I really tried. And I gave up on episode 3. This is worse than anything I’ve seen lately. I gave half a star, because all individual little pieces in this show are actually outstanding. Every individual story, every actor, every special effect - all great. But the show as a whole just does not work. At all.

Benoit L

@Neb37 Aug 2, 2026

Show is too slow. So many scenes just watching someone cry for 30 sec straight. House scene was great

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Jakob Verbruggen

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Jamie Payne

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Episode 1

Aired Oct 22, 2021

Last Day

Across the globe, strange and unexplainable events begin to unfold. A small-town sheriff senses something bigger is at play.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 22, 2021

Crash

Amid chaos, Aneesha makes a difficult decision for the sake of her family; Trevante, a Navy SEAL, investigates a distress call with his team.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 22, 2021

Orion

Mitsuki takes desperate measures, determined to uncover the truth; Caspar and Jamila discover just how dire their situation is.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 29, 2021

The King Is Dead

Trevante fears the worst until a locator beacon gives him hope; Mitsuki finds an ally in the most unexpected place.

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Episode 5

Aired Nov 5, 2021

Going Home

The President of the United States gives an urgent global address in an attempt to prepare the world for what lies ahead.

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Episode 6

Aired Nov 12, 2021

Home Invasion

In shock from the president's speech, Aneesha rushes back to her family only to find their safe haven -- and their lives -- threatened.

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Episode 7

Aired Nov 19, 2021

Hope

Mitsuki commandeers a satellite station, hoping to make contact with outer space; Caspar reveals a strange secret he thinks is related to the invasion.

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Episode 8

Aired Nov 25, 2021

Contact

Trevante's plane lands, but his journey home is just beginning; Caspar and Jamila brave London's streets, trying to make sense of his secret.

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Episode 9

Aired Dec 3, 2021

Full of Stars

Mitsuki is determined to contact the Hoshi 12 before it's too late, as the military detains the Maliks and Caspar takes a risk that may kill him.

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Episode 10

Aired Dec 10, 2021

First Day

The world, still reeling from global destruction, faces a new and unforeseen dawn.

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