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The threat has evolved.
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.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Across the globe, strange and unexplainable events begin to unfold. A small-town sheriff senses something bigger is at play.
Directed by Jakob VerbruggenWritten by Simon Kinberg, David WeilGuest stars DeWanda Wise, Deborah Hedwall, Ben Livingston, Akie Kotabe, Rinko Kikuchi, Shingo Usami, Camille Rowe, Sam Neill
Episode 2
Amid chaos, Aneesha makes a difficult decision for the sake of her family. Trevante, a Navy SEAL, investigates a distress call with his team.
Directed by Jakob VerbruggenWritten by Simon Kinberg, David WeilGuest stars India Brown, Paddy Holland, Naoko Mori, Tom Cullen, Isla Johnston, Rinko Kikuchi, Shingo Usami, Camille Rowe
Episode 3
Mitsuki takes desperate measures, determined to uncover the truth. Caspar and Jamila discover just how dire their situation is.
Directed by Jamie PayneWritten by Simon Kinberg, David WeilGuest stars India Brown, Paddy Holland, Debbie Campbell, Max Fincham, Tom Cullen, Isla Johnston, Geoffrey Dawe
Episode 4
Trevante fears the worst until a locator beacon gives him hope. Mitsuki finds an ally in the most unexpected place.
Directed by Jamie PayneWritten by Simon KinbergGuest stars India Brown, Paddy Holland, Tom Cullen, Akie Kotabe, Michael Harney, Alex Hernandez, Isla Johnston, Rinko Kikuchi
Episode 5
The president of the United States gives an urgent global address in an attempt to prepare the world for what lies ahead.
Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Simon KinbergGuest stars India Brown, Paddy Holland, Michael Harney, Alex Hernandez, Kathryn Erbe, Noah Bean, Isla Johnston, Shingo Usami
Episode 6
In shock from the president's speech, Aneesha rushes back to her family only to find their safe haven—and their lives—threatened.
Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Andrew BaldwinGuest stars Michael Harney, Kathryn Erbe, Richard Busser, Rolando Chusan, Richard Gallagher
Episode 7
Mitsuki commandeers a satellite station, hoping to make contact with outer space. Caspar reveals a strange secret he thinks is related to the invasion.
Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Simon Kinberg, Simon Kinberg, Andrew Baldwin, David RosenGuest stars India Brown, Paddy Holland, Louis Toghill, Cache Vanderpuye, Adam Ratcliffe, Noah Bean, Tatsujiro Oto, Togo Igawa
Episode 8
Trevante's plane lands, but his journey home is just beginning. Caspar and Jamila brave London's streets, trying to make sense of his secret.
Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Simon Kinberg, Simon Kinberg, Andrew Baldwin, Andrew Baldwin, Gursimran SandhuGuest stars India Brown, Noah Bean, Ray Haratian, Rinko Kikuchi, Shingo Usami, Tamara Lawrance, Togo Igawa
Episode 9
Mitsuki is determined to contact the Hoshi 12 before it's too late, as the military detains the Maliks and Caspar takes a risk that may kill him.
Directed by Jakob VerbruggenWritten by Simon Kinberg, Andrew BaldwinGuest stars India Brown, Rinko Kikuchi, Shingo Usami, Joplin Sibtain, Yojiro Ichikawa, Tatsujiro Oto, Kersti Bryan, Jordan Coates
Episode 10
The world, still reeling from global destruction, faces a new and unforeseen dawn.
Directed by Jakob VerbruggenWritten by Simon Kinberg, Andrew BaldwinGuest stars India Brown, Tamara Lawrance, Togo Igawa, Anamaria Marinca, Konnie Huq, Moe Bar-El
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Golshifteh FarahaniAneesha Malik
Shioli KutsunaMitsuki Yamato
Shamier AndersonTrevante Cole
India BrownJamila Huston
Enver GjokajClark Evans
Billy BarrattCaspar Morrow
Paddy HollandMonty
Azhy RobertsonLuke Malik
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