Ep 7. Episode 7
- November 18, 2019
- 48 min
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6.9 (622)
H.G. Wells' classic tale of alien invasion is retold in this gripping, action-packed thriller. The show follows the lives of a group of Mayfair residents as they attempt to survive the onslaught of an extraterrestrial invasion. In episode 7, tensions between the humans and the aliens are at an all-time high. As the war intensifies, the residents of Mayfair find themselves more isolated and vulnerable than ever before.
The episode starts with the residents of Mayfair gathering in the local church for a meeting to discuss their next steps. The aliens have been attacking relentlessly and the group is struggling to come up with a plan to fight back. Dr. Catherine Durand (Léa Drucker) suggests that they attempt to communicate with the aliens. She argues that there must be some common ground that they can find, something that they can use to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The rest of the group is skeptical, but they agree to give her plan a chance.
Meanwhile, Emily Gresham (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her son Lucas (Ty Tennant) are holed up in their home, scared and alone. Emily is trying her best to keep Lucas calm, but she can see the fear in his eyes. She knows that they have to stay strong and fight back against the aliens, but she's not sure if they have what it takes to survive.
Back at the church, the group decides to try Dr. Durand's plan. They send out a team to try and make contact with the aliens. The team includes Sophia (Natasha Little), a former soldier who knows how to handle herself in a fight, and Ash (Aaron Heffernan), a young man who has been eager to prove himself to the group. They set out into the streets, armed with nothing but a white flag and their wits.
As they venture deeper into enemy territory, they come across a group of aliens. At first, the situation seems tense, but Dr. Durand's calming presence helps to ease the tension. She explains that they want to find a peaceful solution to the conflict and asks if the aliens are willing to negotiate. To their surprise, the aliens respond positively. They say that they too want peace and are willing to discuss a resolution.
The group is elated. They rush back to the church to tell the others the good news. However, their joy is short-lived. As soon as they return, they realize that something is wrong. The church is quiet and there's no one around. Suddenly, they hear a loud explosion in the distance.
The group races towards the source of the explosion, desperate to find their loved ones. When they arrive, they find a scene of devastation. The aliens have attacked with full force. Buildings are in ruins, and the streets are filled with rubble. Dead bodies are strewn everywhere.
As the group searches for their loved ones, they come across Emily and Lucas. Emily is injured and barely conscious. Lucas is terrified, but he's still holding on. Together, they decide to make a run for it. They know that they have to get out of Mayfair if they're going to survive.
The rest of the episode follows the group's harrowing journey out of the city. They face countless dangers along the way, including more attacks from the aliens. They also learn that they're not the only survivors, and that there are other groups out there fighting to stay alive.
In conclusion, War of the Worlds season 1 episode 7 is a thrilling, action-packed episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The tension between the humans and the aliens is at an all-time high, and the stakes have never been higher. As the residents of Mayfair fight to survive, they'll be forced to make difficult choices and face impossible obstacles. Ultimately, they'll have to decide whether they're willing to sacrifice everything to stay alive.