1983 | 1 seasons | 105 min | Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It reached a wide audience as a limited series and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 and action fans. If you loved Firefly or Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Planet Earth is visited by an alien race. Initially, they seem friendly and kind, but over time, their intentions become quite clear. Their peaceful façade quickly turns, also showing their true colors and their real intentions...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Limited series that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 201K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Kenneth Johnson
- Jane BadlerDiana
- Michael DurrellRobert Maxwell
- Faye GrantJulie Parrish
- Peter NelsonBrian
- David PackerDaniel Bernstein
- Neva PattersonEleanor Dupres
- Tommy PetersenJosh Brooks
- Marc SingerMike Donovan
- Blair TefkinRobin Maxwell
- Michael WrightElias Taylor