Invasion

Name: Invasion
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2021-10-21
Cast: Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Enver Gjokaj

2021 | 3 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 578K people sought it out in the past year