7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Falling Skies (2011)
Falling Skies (2011)
Overview
Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
Falling Skies opens in the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back. Each day is a test of survival as citizen soldiers work to protect the people in their care while also engaging in an insurgency campaign against the occupying alien force.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series subtly aligns with right-leaning values through its consistent emphasis on organized military resistance, strong leadership, and the defense of humanity's freedom and traditional family units against an external threat.
The series 'Falling Skies' includes visible diversity within its cast, featuring various ethnic backgrounds in key roles. The narrative primarily focuses on themes of survival and resistance against an alien threat, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The show features Maggie May, a capable human fighter, who is depicted winning close-quarters combat encounters against multiple male human opponents using a knife.
The series frequently depicts Christian faith as a source of hope, moral guidance, and community cohesion for survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. While characters face doubts and challenges, the narrative generally affirms the positive role of faith in maintaining resilience and humanity amidst extreme adversity.
Falling Skies does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on heterosexual relationships and the broader struggle for human survival against an alien threat, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
Falling Skies does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The series focuses on a post-apocalyptic alien invasion and human survival, with no storylines or character arcs related to transgender identity.
Falling Skies is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a reboot of legacy characters. Therefore, all characters were created for the show and do not have a prior canonical gender to be swapped from.
Falling Skies is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical depiction. All characters were created for the show, meaning there are no prior canonical or historically established racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.1
Critic Ratings
7.9
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