The War of the Worlds

In the seemingly peaceful world of Edwardian England, a young couple, Amy and George, defy social conventions to be together. Their personal struggles are soon dwarfed by a threat from beyond the stars. When a mysterious meteorite lands in the English countryside, it heralds the beginning of a terrifying Martian invasion. Colossal, three-legged war machines, known as tripods, emerge from the impact crater, armed with devastating heat-rays that incinerate everything in their path. As civilization collapses into chaos and fear, Amy and George must fight for their lives in a desperate struggle for survival against a technologically superior and merciless enemy. This thrilling BBC adaptation has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.