Series

The Tripods

★ 7.2(18)198430m2 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: John Christopher
Release date: 1984-09-15
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 25
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom

The Tripods — trailer

About The Tripods

The Tripods is a 1984 web series in the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, created by John Christopher, starring John Shackley, Jim Baker and Ceri Seel. It spans 2 seasons and 25 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tripods in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the year 2089, an alien race stalks the land in towering machines known as Tripods. They have taken over the earth and enslaved mankind with a mind-controlling device, ceremoniously implanted at adolescence. Will Parker, desperate to escape this ritual, leaves the village with his cousin, Henry and attempts to link up with the human resistance movement.

Seasons (2)

Season 113 eps · 1984

Season 212 eps · 1985

Cast

John Shackley

Will Parker

Jim Baker

Henry Parker

Ceri Seel

Jean-Paul “Beanpole” Deliet

Robin Hayter

Fritz Eger

John Woodvine

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Themes & keywords

alien invasionteenage boybased on young adult novel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tripods in Germany?+

The Tripods is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Tripods on Netflix?+

The Tripods is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How many seasons of The Tripods are there?+

The Tripods has 2 seasons and 25 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Tripods?+

The Tripods stars John Shackley, Jim Baker, Ceri Seel, Robin Hayter and John Woodvine.

When did The Tripods come out?+

The Tripods is a 1984 web series created by John Christopher.

What genre is The Tripods?+

The Tripods is Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Who created The Tripods?+

The Tripods was created by John Christopher.