Fair rating?Childhood's End· Season 1 · Episode 1
The Overlords
An 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.
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#1In Season 1of 3 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 3 rated episodes
+0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.1
2015First airedDecember 14, 2015
Guest stars
Charlotte Nicdaoas Rachel Osaka
Ashley Zukermanas Jake Greggson
Hayley Magnusas Amy MorrelHarley Durstas Karellen Double
Russell Kiefelas Sheriff De Bont
Colm Meaneyas Wainwright
Nikki Shielsas Siobhan
Don Hanyas Paul Danlow
John Stantonas Wainright Senior
Benedict Samuelas Fence
Michael-Anthony Tayloras Janitor
Emilia Burnsas Ch 5 Reporter
Darius Amarfio Jeffersonas Young Milo Rodricks
Sachin Joabas NBC ReporterCrew
Nick HurranDirector
Matthew GrahamTeleplayShows like Childhood's End
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