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Childhood's End

TV·2015–2015·1 season, 3 episodes·Syfy·Drama, Science-Fiction·2h·7.4·Created by Matthew Graham

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Written by Arthur C. Clarke and hailed as a revolutionary work of science fiction since its publishing in 1953, Childhood's End follows 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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  1. 01Childhood's End S01E01The OverlordsS01E01 · 7.6An 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.
  2. 02Childhood's End S01E03The ChildrenS01E03 · 7.0A new age dawns as children begin to exhibit advanced abilities. But what does this mean for the future of humanity?
  3. 03Childhood's End S01E02The DeceiversS01E02 · 6.8Now living in a golden age of peace, some humans begin to notice changes in their children that lead them to question the aliens' motivations.

Cast

Mike VogelMike VogelRicky StormgrenCharles DanceCharles DanceKarellenDaisy BettsDaisy BettsEllie StormgrenOsy IkhileOsy IkhileMilo RodricksGeorgina HaigGeorgina HaigAnnabelleYael StoneYael StonePeretta Jones

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode3Episodes2015Aired 7.1Season avg
  1. S01E01Childhood's End S01E01Season's bestThe OverlordsDecember 14, 2015 7.6An 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
  2. S01E02Childhood's End S01E02The DeceiversDecember 15, 2015 6.8Now living in a golden age of peace, some humans begin to notice changes in their children that lead them to question the aliens' motivation
  3. S01E03Childhood's End S01E03The ChildrenDecember 16, 2015 7.0A new age dawns as children begin to exhibit advanced abilities. But what does this mean for the future of humanity?

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