Falling Skies (2011)
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Falling Skies is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
What the audience says
Falling Skies earns its keep as a steady English series that knows its audience. It carries a 7.1/10 on TMDB across 1,394 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English action & adventure with sci-fi & fantasy threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 1,393 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Robert Rodat
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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