War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
01-31-20, 04:51 PM
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War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
Set-in present-day Europe, War of the Worlds is a multi-faceted series, based on the story by H.G. Wells. When astronomers detect a transmission from another galaxy, it is definitive proof of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. The world’s population waits for further contact with baited breath. The drama series is executively produced by Howard Overman, Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps for Urban Myth Films.
8 episode series. Premieres February 16th on EPIX
This is a Belgium co-production and it apparently already aired in Europe. Not to be confused with the BBC miniseries, which has yet to air in the U.S.
01-31-20, 05:19 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
Gabriel Byrne! I'm in! 
It's on EPIX...I'm out again. 
It's on EPIX...I'm out again.
02-17-20, 08:50 AM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
Caught the premier last night on the Epix app, this was enjoyable, definitely in for the season
02-17-20, 11:40 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
This did air overseas in October/November, so beware of possible spoilers if you decide to look into the show.
EPIX is running a free preview week so I watched the premier and was pleasantly surprised. I'll give it another episode to see if it can keep it up.
EPIX is running a free preview week so I watched the premier and was pleasantly surprised. I'll give it another episode to see if it can keep it up.
02-23-20, 02:00 AM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
I've watched 4 episodes (half way through the season) and I am really enjoying this.
Also I believe it has already been renewed for a second season.
Also I believe it has already been renewed for a second season.
02-23-20, 05:23 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
I finished the 8 episodes and I have no problem whatsoever recommending it to anyone who enjoys post-apocalyptic/dystopian sci-fi.
The acting and production values are quite good. The show never strays far from the plausible (given the premise) and character actions are rarely idiotic unlike for instance a show like The Walking Dead.
My only criticism would have been that it is something of a slow burn. It didn't really bother me but it could for others. That said, now that I know it wasn't meant to be a stand-alone one-off series the choices make a lot more sense and it shouldn't deter you.
Also - without giving anything away - if you are inclined to give the show a pass because you think "War of the Worlds" has been done to death and you don't need another rehash of the same story, don't let that be the reason not to check it out.
The acting and production values are quite good. The show never strays far from the plausible (given the premise) and character actions are rarely idiotic unlike for instance a show like The Walking Dead.
My only criticism would have been that it is something of a slow burn. It didn't really bother me but it could for others. That said, now that I know it wasn't meant to be a stand-alone one-off series the choices make a lot more sense and it shouldn't deter you.
Also - without giving anything away - if you are inclined to give the show a pass because you think "War of the Worlds" has been done to death and you don't need another rehash of the same story, don't let that be the reason not to check it out.
02-24-20, 09:35 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
I’m certainly down for a binge of this. I hope it ends up on something I already have a subscription for, eventually.
02-24-20, 09:39 PM
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02-24-20, 09:42 PM
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03-10-20, 07:25 AM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
I'm really enjoying this. I'm 4 episodes in and while, as Bill Needle said, it's a slow burn, the story is engaging, the characters are realistic (and the cast is really good), and the production value is really good. I'm looking forward to seeing where this is headed.
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03-10-20, 10:29 AM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
Xfinity replaced Starz with EPIX on a lot of their bundles so I get this now. I assume the show is worth watching? Only thing that annoys me is I only have access to the streaming app and it’s stereo sound only. I assume it’s surround through Amazon?
03-10-20, 11:02 AM
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03-27-20, 02:43 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
I realized last night that my dad’s DirecTV subscription includes Epix, so I downloaded the app and binged 3 episodes on my iPad. Not bad so far. I guess the finale is this weekend? My app only shows 7 episodes while IMDB says the season is 8 episodes.
03-27-20, 02:45 PM
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03-27-20, 04:13 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
Free Epix month for all YouTube subscribers started yesterday, and apparently a free month offer thru the Roku channel too. Guess I’ll give this a try too.
03-29-20, 07:44 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
Started watching this through YouTubeTV free month, and I like the different take on the story.
03-29-20, 08:32 PM
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04-01-20, 12:16 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
The whole season is available for free in 4K (no HDR) surround on Apple TV. Better than the HD stereo on the cable channel and EPIX app. If you have a 4K Fire TV streamer you can watch it in 4k through the Apple TV app.
04-01-20, 12:45 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
You need an EPIX subscription to see the entire season. EPIX Now does have a free 30 day trial and you can watch this show on the EPIX Now Apple TV app in 4K.
04-01-20, 01:05 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
That must be what happened with me, it recognized my Apple TV subscription. A couple of days after I watched the first 3, I went back to it and couldn’t see episode 4. I don’t feel like the first 3 invested me into the story enough to bother with a month subscription or free trial right now.
04-01-20, 05:06 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
Bummer. I only tried the first 2 episodes and it didn’t say otherwise. Oh well.
04-01-20, 05:41 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
EPIX and Showtime are free for all Spectrum customers until April 19. Started the show a couple of days ago.
04-01-20, 10:03 PM
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04-01-20, 10:10 PM
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Re: War of the Worlds (EPIX) -- S: Gabriel Byrne -- Based on the H.G. Wells book -- 2/16/20
Finally started the 1st episode tonight. Pretty cool. The attack sequence was pretty intense and I liked that you didn't see any of it. It was the anticipation of it and the fear that made it intense.