Horror! As a Hungry alien disgusting consumes a person | The War of the Worlds - BBC

[@trimon584]

I think someone had a stroke when writing the title

[@litteralyjustsam5262]

Same with who ever wrote this episode really

[@swizzleproxi4810]

Thanks, I thought it was just me for a moment there

[@bwmanhath3770]

Damn it u stole my comment! Jkjk Also why is everyone saying it was terrible I feel I'm the only one who actually enjoys it lol.

[@1Kent]

No shit!😆😂😝

[@ted331]

There was a lot of shit all of it

[@Kazemahou]

The martians, as described by Wells, were the size of bears. They were large soft octopus-like creatures, with a bag like head with a v-shaped mouth and large, round, saucer-like eyes. On both sides of the mouth were bundles of long, flexible tentacles, ten on each side, and in the place of ears, they had round, faint indentations in their soft heads. They had no teeth, the mouths only useful for speaking and breathing. They were vampiric, using sharp straw-like tools to puncture arteries and transfer living blood directly to their own veins - they did not 'eat' as such, lacking all digestive organs of any sort. On mars, they bred humanoid animals which they fed rich foods to, and 'milked' them for blood which they put directly into their own veins, thus gaining the already digested nutrients. In mars low gravity, the martians could easily stand tall on their tentacles and walk freely like spiders, on earth the crushing gravity forced them to crawl, pulling themselves along with their whip-like appendages. They often ran out of stamina, and had to heavily breath after such effort. I wish the Beeb had done the martians accurately; they would have been far more interesting and terrifying. Wells was better, and they should have trusted him.

[@TGM_Productions]

I really love how the aliens are described in the book. They genuinely feel alien but still have all the hallmarks of an intelligent species.

[@synapsemanfunny]

Jeff wayne is the only one who could do it right.

[@mikewade777]

you described aliens from Dune.

[@corvusboreus2072]

Difficult to imagine this stumpy peglegged mosquito-mouth thing operating a complex fighting machine.

[@Kazemahou]

@@corvusboreus2072 20 tentacles, each able to manipulate one or more multiple controls. Imagine if you had four arms how well you could play a video game designed for just that? That is how they could control complex fighting mechs. Because that is what a Martian Tripod is: an anime mech, imagined long, long before anime even existed. Buttons and joysticks for controls, and twenty tentacles to waggle them.

[@johntheechidna1]

I think no one can ever get the actual look of the Martians (from H.G.Wells' description in the famous novel) right. They were described as octopus-like creatures with a bulk as large as a bear, two luminous disc-shaped eyes...I mean, c'mon! How HARD is that to get right?!

[@QuadZillaGodZillasbrother]

It’s most likely because most people don’t think that’s a cool alien design and just don’t want to do it

[@johntheechidna1]

@@QuadZillaGodZillasbrother Either that, or with all the tentacles, they've seen enough anime to know what direction that would be going in...sickos....

[@maestro8781]

@@QuadZillaGodZillasbrotherThey had dozens of “whip-like” arms, very big dark circular eyes that glow when they catch the light, and a beak like mouth that drooled, with a big round pulsating body. They’re too heavy to move on earth, so they need to use machines. The thing people don’t understand is that they’re not supposed to be cool, they’re supposed to be completely hideous and repulsive.

[@alisonholland7531]

@@maestro8781 finally, someone who has actually read the book. 😁👍

[@garethalford682]

🐙

[@LazlowUK]

BBC can't even string a proper sentence together

[@Otacatapetl]

They're getting worse. I think the rot started when they got a website.

[@eastenders4k251]

@@Otacatapetl The BBC is stupid they are the reason why Torchwood was axed. all the BBC cares about is boring tv shows like speaky blinders

[@johnnycalv]

Tip of the iceberg

[@PlexusCaeruleum]

The employee who uploaded this must've been Indian or something.

[@cernstormrunner7263]

Maybe the writer doesnt have a grammar license

[@Korijenkins1414]

The title was so shit that I didn't realize how bad it was until I read it the third time.

[@ValiantKnight7983]

written by bbc themselves no less

[@thefurbeastunderyourbed5012]

Old lady: "Who's it?!" Alien: *loud ruckling unidentifiable noises* Lady: "Aah, Amazon."

[@gustavodelarosa8835]

What you mean from marvel or Kamen rider

[@s.a.l948]

Lol

[@joehowden2380]

Your not you when you're hungry

[@Bucket_headz]

Eat some humans now with liver flavour

[@DumbassMcgee4576]

Where tf my snickers bar

[@dynestis2875]

Your not you? What?

[@catherineervin2630]

Best comment here. Thanks for the laugh. 😉😁

[@phoebemeikle5940]

Amazing 😂

[@benlawrence309]

Responding to the title of the video: how the hell are aliens supposed to eat humans nicely?

[@Sarah-rf5rj]

A fork and knife would've been proper

[@mannyheffley9551]

@@Sarah-rf5rj a proper formal dinner at the table

[@MrUndersolo]

With shallots and white wine. Duh.

[@asnekboi7232]

Cooked with a side of vegetables

[@greenferret240]

A bit of seasoning also wouldn't hurt.

[@Section5_CdnIntelService]

No film made today, no matter how much money is thrown at it, can ever compete with the images conjured up in your mind as you read the original HG Wells novel.

[@_S3R4PH_]

Because other writers and directors always want to do something fresh and it just turns to shit basically.

[@rogerramjet5302]

"What was that?" "Just a pensioner who didn't pay their licence fee".

[@robertpearce8204]

Rocky ! 👍

[@mrlime9526]

YOU NEED TO PAY FOR YOUR BLOOD LOICENCE

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

Boom 🔥

[@nitinkumar7329]

So when aliens attack all I have to do is find a 6x4 table to hide under. 😂

[@hughjanus4482]

@Networ X Wtf mate you have stupid disease or what?

[@AfroMan187]

The table that won the war.

[@hughjanus4482]

@Lurker M It's really funny now lol

[@urbanshorty1670]

@Networ X what did i just read

[@imgvillasrc1608]

Nah man, all you gotta do is just sneeze at them.

[@The-Story-Assassin]

A group of people leave a helpless old woman to fend for herself, without offering a bit of help to her, and then are horrified when an alien eats her.

[@crististefanescu8169]

I mean,they could have died if they would tried to save her.

[@MichelleW870]

wow the protagonists of this show were actual dogshit

[@grizzlymelon8376]

@@crististefanescu8169 They could have dragged her under the table with them in seconds. Instead "Oh shit calling her name and softly shaking her awake doesn't work, guess you're on your own".

[@DrSigma24-7]

Hey, they were trying to get her to wake up. She chose the wrong time to play the "old lady acts like she is in need of help but actually wants attention and to control what everyone is doing" card. I'm thinking that the alien did not have that card in its deck.

[@rebeccaabel4589]

Elder abuse or ageism prevails in the western world or culture.

[@davidlance5310]

Suddenly bird bacteria or water doesn’t feel like a stupid weakness for martians

[@kathrynsmith3417]

Welcome to the Chinese Wet Market Martians - drink up & eat your fill. See you after your are corpses.

[@ToxicatedLum]

@@kathrynsmith3417 yeah criticise the free market and never vote socialist.. what do you expect those people to do? Lay down and die?

[@80s_Boombox_Collector]

@@ToxicatedLum WTF does this have to do with politics, holmes

[@angelgallegos7509]

80's Boombox Collector I thought this was a rona joke lmao😂

[@paulstovall3777]

I have to wonder how a creature who lacks the appendages to manipulate fine technology manage to build ships capable of transversing space between planets.

[@silvercat18]

She was well past her eat-by-date. That martian could get sick.

[@Fearth3nob]

I think they decided to not let the aliens die from our diseases in the show

[@observingeye9579]

@@Fearth3nob It was a joke...

[@ThisHandleIsInteresting]

@@observingeye9579 Until the alien dies from old people food poisoning XD

[@arpandey7043]

Expired food

[@happyskippy]

Anything goes when you are hungry😁

[@forsterchurch6242]

Well this was a big disappointment

[@mariajosediez4269]

I think they are handling machines

[@AbrahamSamma]

@@mariajosediez4269 Sorry to disappoint. But they aren't.

[@Scifogon]

Your profile picture fits so well with your comment.

[@TGM_Productions]

They do seem inspired by the Handling Machines, however- kinda a massive betrayal though to the design.

[@kgmc29]

​@@Scifogon nice pfp

[@funksoulbrother3620]

Bore of the Worlds

[@FranciumBoron]

Boring a hole in a cube of wood would be more entertaining.

[@FranciumBoron]

Bore of the woods. XD

[@glenjarnold]

Did they even finish the series? Or did they give up when it bombed halfway through?

[@freddybonilla2472]

This is nothing compared to the 2005 War of the Worlds

[@stuartliddle7228]

Dude, this is nothing compared with the 1887 HG Wells original.

[@JR28.]

@stuart liddle didn't know they made movies in 1887.

[@stuartliddle7228]

@@JR28. Its a book.

[@JR28.]

@stuart liddle I'm sure the book was great but we're talking about film and TV formats here

[@stuartliddle7228]

@@JR28. Oh I'm sorry. Tried a bit of culture and fell on my arse. I'll get my coat.

[@kevesdancey]

I was so excited about this, at last a screen recreation of War of Worlds, but sadly disappointing! Is the original story not good enough?? Thank god for Jeff Wayne!!

[@seanmichael5391]

Yeah Jeff Wayne and Steven Spielberg's are almost like original. ALMOST. The War Of The Worlds. War Of The Worlds. Guerra De Los Mundos

[@plasmawarper5837]

If you want to watch a faithful adaptation of the book, watch the Pendragon adaptation

[@timaustin2000]

@@seanmichael5391 how was Spielberg's version close to the book. The Tripods were probably the closest to the book but virtually nothing else. And I LIKE the Spielberg version!

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

Richard Burtons haunting voice cannot be matched, he nail it, ive read the book many a time and its hes voice i hear in my head.

[@cameronmonaghan6883]

this scene on it's own is quite creepy and suspenseful. With good score, effects and visuals. What does let it down is the dialogue. Three reasons. 1, They're trying to hide so shouldn't be talking. 2, the dialogue itself is pretty much bare bones and could be conveyed visually. Through jesters and body language. 3, The lack of dialogue could build the tension more. making all the other audio pop more. Especially if one character has to get another's attention without making a sound.

[@chrisw4818]

Imagine hiring people who can write a sentence.

[@hollyibbotson5290]

They had everything, beautifully shot, charismatic atmospheric acting, real dramatic period punch,a true classic Sci fi novel to work from, unfortunately degenerating into pompous pretentious nonsense. I can't believe what a mess they made, the potential was stellar the result, hugely disappointing.

[@josefmengele181]

One word England

[@tsu8003]

The chances of anything coming from Mars are more likely than the BBC making a proper version of The War of the Worlds....

[@seanmichael5391]

The chances of anything coming from Mars, are a million to one, he said

[@TGM_Productions]

We need a Jeff Wayne Wotw movie-

[@markjames8603]

Dullest adaptation yet! Makes Spielberg and Cruise's version look like a masterpiece

[@cybertrophic]

@@markjames8603 yup. When the alien invasion of your planet is merely a background detail in your feminist polemic video, something is dreadfully wrong with your HG Wells adaptation.

[@markjames8603]

@@cybertrophic something like the adaptation of Dracula, it wasn't bad and the pace of the series was good until the last episode, which fell flat on its face, no more spoilers if you want to see it but there is an agenda running through it and it depends wether you're ok with that or not

[@trevtall1094]

The only thing impressive is how the BBC managed to mess up such a cool story like War of the Worlds.

[@muhacnt7988]

Those hasty teabags

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

@@muhacnt7988 lol

[@scrat4379]

Spielberg tried to add his own nuance to his version too with the aliens using human blood to fuel their tripods and fertilize the earth for the aliens presence. That was a turnoff for me.

[@19972zach]

@@scrat4379 isn’t that closely what the aliens wanted humans for in the book though? They viewed us a food right?

[@watermelon520b]

@@19972zach yes

[@Adam_Tauros]

Lady: “Don’t, move.” Literally everyone: *Moves*

[@johnwomack8049]

Shouldn't the title have said, Alien disgustingly consumes a person?!?!😂❤😊🎉

[@Myself-yf5do]

It is quite a shame that Mario's bloopers and Captain Memo's octopus ship more closely resemble Wells' true Martians than most of the movie ones do. But at least the Pendragon, Jeff Wayne, and Goliath versions do it justice

[@DNTMEE]

I guess you could say the Martian stopped off to "Pop open an old one."

[@omagosh5137]

Must also add..the music was eerily perfect and the sounds from the creatures was cringe worthy. When Ogilvie and Amy are reunited, it was quite emotional for me. Kudos to all involved in this masterpiece.

[@swizzleproxi4810]

Aliens get hungry too you know! 🤣

[@orionharmon6017]

The alien legs look like knifes or metal sticks.

[@DanielPerez-xl6lf]

That alien must be really hungry to be consuming expired goods

[@Khannah69]

This is how my mother imagines house spiders.

[@ghost7219]

Too funny

[@theothertroll]

Alien: “Hum, old lady tastes like chicken”

[@KnowYoutheDukeofArgyll1841]

...*spits out a piece of the human* "Urgh! Correction... Old chicken! Tastes like cr*p!"

[@PatRex11]

Well, at least they're doing His Dark Materials justice

[@DaProHobbit]

Are they? A lot of HDM's script and acting (Lyra especially) is so utterly dreadful. I had to give up after a couple of episodes- but I might try again of you think it improves?

[@markcynic808]

@@DaProHobbit It doesn't. It gets progressively worse. The script is dreadful, as is most of the acting. Lyra is portrayed by an actress far too old, the unwarranted "diversity" preaching of using non Caucasian actors makes me want to vomit, and Iorek has a plummy English accent so in keeping with his Norwegian ancestry, but at least he's not a black bear. Lacklustre and unengaging, the magic of the books is completely missing. Pullman must obviously have had a hand in this abortion, just as JK Rowling told everyone that Hermione was black - long years after publication of her novels - it seems that all of his characters should now be viewed as multiracial. Alex Hay, meanwhile, has yet to confirm that Kunte Kinte is really Chinese.

[@DaProHobbit]

@@markcynic808 Ok boomer. I was referring to the quality of acting, not the race of the actors, which is of no relevance... It's a fantasy for god's sake, and talking bears don't actually exist. Take your white supremacist claptrap somewhere else.

[@lettylunasical4766]

@wolf pup Wasn't George Orwell also far left and a socialist?

[@grantwallace1882]

I can see myself buying a box set of His Dark Materials in the future. It is brilliant! As for Bore of the Worlds, the best thing I can say about it is........... mmmm....... let me think.

[@bacburrito4225]

Is the alien deaf? Or just has selective hearing

[@timeisupchannel]

The original Martian design was the way it was because it communicated a vast sense of intelligence, that it evolved a larger brain over a more complex body. Omg, BBC, why? This is YOUR british classics and you just kill it for no reason. How can you be so disrespectful?

[@dgerdi]

I thought this concept of merciless consuming of a person is called „Marriage“.

[@th3lonef0x4]

The design of the Martin's is utterly pathetic. Not only is it know where near what the Martin's were described as in the original book, but even as it own standalone thing it fails. BBC are seriously expecting me to think that a creature with three spider legs is capable of building and piloting advanced machines and can travel the stars? How?

[@PlexusCaeruleum]

They're probably not the real invaders, I like to think that they're a predatory bioform the Martians brought over from Mars to serve as hunting dogs or something.

[@weiSane]

Exactly.. That's the same as saying a giant spider from Australia can build machines and has highly advanced technology to travel the universe lol. Dumb Af

[@th3lonef0x4]

@@PlexusCaeruleum I was hoping it would be something similar, kind of like how the Daleks brought pet aliens with them when they invaded earth in the original black and white series. Unfortunately it seems like these three legged creatures are supposed to be the martians.

[@scottiesimpsons5229]

I thought they arrived in a meteor not a sophisticated starship

[@PlexusCaeruleum]

@@th3lonef0x4 True, that makes the pet theory still just a theory. But if that really were the case, then how could they have built anything without any tentacles or aposible limbs?

[@apterse7913]

Old lady: exists Martian: *C O N S U M E*

[@notj5712]

Gotta love British TV. Never show the action too clearly, leave most of it up to your imagination by showing mostly reaction shots and lots of music and sound effects. Certainly saves on the special effects budget.

[@drummist1000]

Very well said thank you.

[@tsarbombawithinternetconne875]

Guy had a stroke writing that title

[@sdarms111doug9]

The alien would have detected my presence by the ever expanding pool of shit spreading out from my hiding place...

[@the_wild_hunt1301]

How come I never seen this series? All I got was the disgustingly bad Gabriel Byrne one with the robot martian dogs.

[@HeavensDemon966]

Family: "Better grandma than me"

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

VERY very well done, amazing production values. I still dont think there has been a movie or TV show that has done this proud, some have been great but there remains to be the great version

[@avinashjagdeo]

They cross intergalactic space to be thwarted by kitchen cabinets in their hunt for prey.

[@steplusplus]

It was clearly a poorly conceived invasion. They travelled all that way but didn't think to bring a packed lunch.

[@cosmicorangutan]

I don't think they came from another galaxy... They crossed _INTERPLANETARY_ space and *possibly* interstellar space but not intergalactic space... That's a *HUGE* stretch. Also, they probably didn't bring any of their own food because the whole point was to come here and eat us, humans. We were their food. It's just, as it goes, humans are not very good to eat, we can be full of diseases. Diseases they may never have encountered on mars. It's also possible that they have no immune system or an immune system that is so vastly different from ours that they are incapable of fighting off the disease. You can't say for certain and that's something that I think makes these alien invasion movies/tv-shows so good. The fact that you don't quite know why they are invading or what their master plan is, it's left to your imagination, and that often leads to negative thoughts.

[@avinashjagdeo]

​@@cosmicorangutan Lol. You had to be the smart guy to bring that up. Yeah you're right. According to H.G. Wells they were Martians. Cinematic versions depict a much more advanced being than was originally envisioned, soo...yea, could be from anywhere. My point was, as with most hollywood depictions (or british in this case) of advanced beings that have traversed space and all the challenges of physics and dangers it poses, somehow seem upon getting here to be stumped by a few inches of matter, namely doors and windows. In the original book, the aliens arrived here in rudimentary rocket like ships and didn't seem to be any sort of highly evolved terrestrial creature. cinema and tv tend to depict creatures far more advanced and with technology way beyond ours, physically superior predators yet somewhat dim-witted. They seem to give the aliens the same limitations of humans in order to give people a fighting chance. I think this inconsistency is the attempt by cinema to present the aliens as a genuine threat and terror yet give humans a fighting chance in order to carry a story. Provide a scare and thrill born from the possibility of hope and survival for the show to be marketable. This is not a problem for most people watching who will still enjoy this duality and contradiction. Don't get me wrong, I'm not attacking the genre, I've been a War of the Worlds nerd since I was a kid but I tend not to enjoy modern depictions of these stories because far less thought goes into them. It's generally for thrills, which is fine for many people. I have no problem with that. But there is no doubt in my mind, that something as advanced as with is depicted in these shows will wipe people out very quickly and effortlessly. If you want the story to carry with people surviving, you need a simpler being not as technologically advanced.

[@steplusplus]

@@cosmicorangutan If you want to get technical... The biggest problem I had with the BBC's interpretation of this classic was the Martians. When you saw one nudging a fallen ally with its head, it became apparent that they lack arms/hands/fingers, or some equivalent. Without the ability to grip tools, a creature wouldn't be able to create fire, never mind huge weapons of war. The only excuse I can think of is that these are special Martians that have been genetically engineered for fighting. The problem with that is that, if resources are scarce back on Mars, these guys get to eat while the real Martian starve! It just seemed like poorly conceived design. Otherwise I enjoyed the miniseries and it was nice to see it set in a time and place that was more accurate to the original story. I know some people have complained about other changes from the original story but in a retelling, I think some artistic licence should be allowed... as long as it makes sense.

[@cosmicorangutan]

Yeah, everyone has their own opinion, though, when I watch Science *fiction* I tend to not compare to real life, when possible. Though sometimes I cant help myself.

[@grantwallace1882]

GUIDANCE: Some upsetting scenes.... Errr, like the entire three tedious hours were upsetting, especially the last hour.

[@paulbrook2413]

That’s 3 hours I’m never getting back.😡

[@grizzlybear6377]

"Did you check on grandma?" "Will you relax? I'm sure she's fine" Grandma:

[@Elijahman5973]

2:00 I felt so bad for her😥😥

[@Chebab-Chebab]

The alien eating sounds like teenagers kissing.

[@seanmichael5391]

Hehehehehehe

[@sanlorenzo7896]

War of the Worlds: Hungry Scary Alien Eats Person You’re welcome

[@Maple_Syruhp]

"dont... move...." **they all proceed to turn their heads**

[@alejandroz5730]

This is so much horror. I cannot believe they allow this on TV. I won't be able to sleep for weeks.

[@thealienguy4185]

The series isn't even that scary

[@TallSilentGuy]

3:10 "Oh, Snorky - you CAN do magic!"

[@omagosh5137]

I think this adaptation was amazing. Its too bad that most people need the special effects of a Stephen Speiberg to be entertained. There was so much more to this than an alien invasion or the story of George and Amy. It adds a greater understanding of the human spirit and life. Im hoping for a sequel. All the actors were phenomenal. Open your minds!

[@omagosh5137]

I saw the Spielberg version and I couldn't have cared less zbout the people in that film. This version had heart and if you have no sense of humanity, you totally missed what makes it a masterpiece.

[@sadev101]

right why didnt they pull her unnder the table too

[@kevinwilson598]

The most eagerly anticipated series the BBC have put out for a few years only to fall flat on its boring face .

[@allanmckenzie6696]

As someone that's read the novel many times, this mini-series was actually pretty good

[@magunra3k]

@@allanmckenzie6696 nah it was dull as hell

[@eazyleegaming]

@@allanmckenzie6696 yeah regardless of how many times you've read the novel this was boring and shit.

[@allanmckenzie6696]

@@magunra3k I enjoyed it.

[@allanmckenzie6696]

@@eazyleegaming That's your opinion. I still enjoyed it

[@Virsho]

aliens would probably get poisoned and die if they eat humans.

[@mountainadventures7346]

Nothing like a grandma smoothie after a hard day of conquering the universe!

[@jwarmstrong]

But the fillings & other denial work hurt the next day -

[@christmasgojira2916]

i love how you can clearly tell that the aliens sucking was voice acted

[@normanparker2103]

This is why we shouldn't pay for TV licenses

[@rapatacush3]

You pay for what?

[@WitchDoctorLarry]

Title should read "Old fart's disembodiment is performed by friendly alien overlord, you're welcome, taxpayer..."

[@13th.zordoz7]

I read the book to this four times I love HG Wells war of the worlds one of my favorite books of all time this was pretty scary to me !!!

[@dolfy1146]

Royal navy: “and I took that personally”

[@davidstemmler1836]

How would something like that build a space ship?

[@ReveredDead]

Alien gets back to the Tripod: "Boys I caught us some dinner!".

[@jakeoliver9167]

Guess that’s how the aliens get ill 🤷‍♂️

[@swizzleproxi4810]

Exactly 🤣

[@gia4954]

This and the scene where it kills that kid with the teddy bear (h2odelirious would not be happy) we’re horrific it just goes to show how cruel the martians are

[@Denis-89]

You would think the BBC should know the rules of English language....

[@thefurbeastunderyourbed5012]

Savage 😂

[@NaD-o2p]

*of the

[@wolves853]

Words paints a thousand pictures

[@pschroeter1]

I just want a version of WOW that follows the book completely and is true to the time period it's set in.

[@shawnattwells5355]

Out of all the adaptations, of this book, I still like the 1953 film better. The Orson Welles radio play comes a close second. This wasn't too bad; at least they placed it in H.G wells' time period, for the first time ever, though they were a little graphic on the Martians feeding habits, as we saw.

[@djmace9029]

The official channel for the BBC had a title that looks like the title for a Porn film and has so many problems with the wording.

[@nobleman9393]

*Even Speedwagon is Afraid*

[@TerraRubicon]

Even an alien needs a body that can make tools and use those tools. An alien walking on 3 spear legs is not very convincing in my opinion.

[@reductive92]

Hungry Alien: I said what I said.

[@englishwhitedragon6516]

I am glad that has finished whatever it was - didn't make much sense to me - I remember there was a good book by H G Wells of the same name but that was well written with an impressive story. Maybe some day they will make it into a film.

[@masontrinh6880]

Alien: this some gourmet shit bruh

[@jamiebarnes4804]

How many episodes is this going to go on for

[@matthewstringer5675]

It's just these three

[@angrya4pacific738]

SHARKYMILARKY SHARKYMILARKY this was the last episode Like what Matthew Stringer there was only 3 episodes

[@charlesferdinand422]

Furio has been writing the titles agian.

[@jguillot72]

Stupida aliens!

[@nickpn23]

BBC turns ground-breaking sci-fi into dull middle-class costume drama full of the usual poshes.

[@JamesSmith-cv3ve]

BBC I'm a huge fan of the war of the world's can do full episodes please

[@Mike_5]

Maybe Heston will put it on his Christmas restaurant menu now

[@latoyajoslyn8116]

I can't find this mini series anywhere on American television.

[@drippinflavorgaming4305]

Roku tv

[@jackgrant9994]

In my opinion, this wasn’t entirely bad. But it doesn’t surpass the Steven Spielberg version. What I like about that movie is the Tripods and it’s take on the aliens, according to Spielberg, the aliens in that movie aren’t from Mars, but from a different planet, which property why I find it interesting, because it gives us different perspective to the aliens’ origins and not something that’s expected. In this though, despite the machines, the Martians seemed a bit primitive and seemed to rely on instinct instead of intelligence. I personally don’t mind them and I personally liked their design, but I don’t think lived up to their potential. I personally like this version of War of the World, but I personally find the Spielberg version more preferable.

[@Kainlarsen]

Are you kidding me? You're going to hold that overrated blockbuster fodder above anything else? Get out.

[@SharksSJ408]

@@Kainlarsen Spielberg’s version is fantastic. Yes it has its flaws, but the tone and atmosphere of the film is incredible, and special effects (especially the sound effects) are some of the best to ever come out of Hollywood.

[@ShinGhidorah17]

@@SharksSJ408 I sort of agree. It was fine, but not perfect.

[@SharksSJ408]

@@ShinGhidorah17 People are too cynical. It’s 1,000x better than what the average director nowadays could produce.

[@clivecunningham8230]

Alien -"could use a nice dipping sauce. "

[@Axgoodofdunemaul]

Phooey. If only they had stuck to the book.

[@DoktorJeep]

Considering it was BBC I expected the alien to seek a fine dining experience

[@paulbrozyna3006]

Dear sweet lord almighty was the whole thing utterly awful.

[@DalekCaanOfSkaro]

How?

[@flyde6521]

@@DalekCaanOfSkaro the show was far too slow, and the only thing the show had in common with the OG was tripods. Not to mention poor choices by characters throughout the show, which take away from the immersion

[@Otacatapetl]

Yes, it was.

[@imgvillasrc1608]

@@flyde6521 Worst part was switching the story from society's reaction with alien invaders to a poor romantic drama.

[@NewtonDKC]

"What was that?" "Oi blasted garden spiders, get bigger every year they do, wretched things et Mrs Filsby's pet Myna Bird, and now the blasted pests have et Mrs Filby!"

[@haydricht6899]

They could be easily defeated by running over a sewage grate. No way their legs could walk over them and not get stuck.

[@LXWLESS]

I'm sorry who wrote this script? "dont move" what's next "it's behind me isn't it?" Alien design is is completely uninspired to.. such a shame. The Beeb can make years of amazing and new Doctor who but can't do War of the worlds which is already written lol

[@mikewazowski8066]

Still a little puzzled at how an Alien with only 3 pointy stubs and a straw can make complex mechanical tripods and space ships. A bit like the Darleks, thwarted by a pesky door it couldn't open. A little disappointed with this show as I had high hopes for it.....still supremely better than EastEnders or Strictly though.

[@eastenders4k251]

Excuse me

[@steplusplus]

That's the first thing I thought. If they can't grip things they wouldn't have even discovered how to create fire yet!

[@dynestis2875]

@@eastenders4k251 what?

[@Warsie-Fan]

Nothing disgusting about that scene. Very tame.

[@whiteknightcat]

WHISPER LOUDER SO IT WON'T HEAR US!

[@isaacgutierrez1851]

*DO NOT TURN ON THE CAPTIONS*

[@ShinGhidorah17]

These Martians look NOTHING like they were described in the book. Disappointing,

[@jeffwaynetripod169]

Uh huh.

[@birdedup]

I still don't believe that the Martians made it on top of the food chain on Mars