This loose adaptation of the classic novel, The War of the Worlds, last aired in 2019 and kicked off its second season with a two episode premiere. Created by Howard Overman (Misfits) and starring Gabriel Byrne, Elizabeth McGovern, and Daisy Edgar-Jones, the show has floated under the radar of mainstream sci-fi despite having an international audience. We discuss what works and what doesn't, the best and worst characters, and what to expect with COVID restrictions.