

Falling Skies
2011-06-19 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.1
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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- Creators
- Robert Rodat
- Production companies
- DreamWorks Television, Amblin Television, Turner Network Television, Invasion Productions
- Countries
- United States of America, Canada
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Noah WyleThomas 'Tom' Mason
Moon BloodgoodDr. Anne Glass
Will PattonCaptain Daniel 'Dan' Weaver
Drew RoyHal Mason
Connor JessupBen Mason
Maxim KnightMatthew 'Matt' Mason
Colin CunninghamJohn Pope
Sarah CarterMaggie
Mpho KoahoAnthony
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