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The peaceful alien invasion of Earth by the mysterious “Overlords,” whose arrival begins decades of apparent utopia under indirect alien rule, at the cost of human identity and culture.
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The OverlordsAn alien presence arrives on Earth with the intention to end all suffering and guide humanity into a utopia. But when the aliens refuse to reveal their appearance, some wonder if this dream is instead a nightmare. - 02
The DeceiversNow living in a golden age of peace, some humans begin to notice changes in their children that lead them to question the aliens' motivations. - 03
The ChildrenA new age dawns as children begin to exhibit advanced abilities. But what does this mean for the future of humanity?
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- S01E01Season's bestThe OverlordsDecember 14, 2015An alien presence arrives on Earth with the intention to end all suffering and guide humanity into a utopia. But when the aliens refuse to r
- S01E02The DeceiversDecember 15, 2015Now living in a golden age of peace, some humans begin to notice changes in their children that lead them to question the aliens' motivation
- S01E03The ChildrenDecember 16, 2015A new age dawns as children begin to exhibit advanced abilities. But what does this mean for the future of humanity?
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