Falling Skies Season 2

Right now you can watch Falling Skies Season 2 on and — and it goes further with its ideas than most genre entertainment bothers to. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Noah Wyle anchors it with a performance that grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Falling Skies Season 2 earns its spot. What makes Falling Skies Season 2 work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. Season 2 of Falling Skies includes 10 episodes. It aired from June 2012 to August 2012. This season stars Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood and Will Patton. Noah Wyle and Moon Bloodgood lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. The rules of Falling Skies Season 2's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers burned by ambitious sci-fi that could not sustain its premise should give Falling Skies Season 2 a chance. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Noah Wyle's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

🎬 Falling Skies Season 2 — Episode Guide

Worlds Apart

2012-06-17

Weaver is still in command of the 2nd Mass, while Anne continues to serve as medic. They have seen many battles and are a much leaner unit now. Pope has taken command of the Berserkers, a renegade group within the 2nd Mass that Weaver doesn’t fully trust.

Shall We Gather at the River?

2012-06-17

Tom is haunted by memories of his time with the aliens. Pope plants seeds of doubt about him among the group. Ben’s hatred for skitters grows. The 2nd Mass locate a bridge that will help them cross the river to safety ahead of an impending attack.

Compass

2012-06-24

The 2nd Mass moves into an airport hanger. The Berserkers plan to get rid of Tom. While dealing with a loss of one of its own, the 2nd Mass receives a promise of hope from a mysterious visitor.

Young Bloods

2012-07-01

While on patrol together, Ben and Hal try to help a young boy and wind up having their bikes stolen. The hunt to recover them leads them to the discovery of something much bigger. Also, Matt is put in danger, and Weaver is reunited with a family member.

Love and Other Acts of Courage

2012-07-08

A familiar face returns to the 2nd Mass, but his intentions remain unknown. Meanwhile, a skitter is captured and brought back to the camp as a prisoner. And Hal bonds with Maggie as she begins to open up about her past.

Homecoming

2012-07-15

Hal stumbles across bodies of de-harnessed kids and finds someone from his past. Tom and Anne grow closer. And Weaver’s health deteriorates just as Tom discovers he may have been keeping important matters from the group in order to protect them.

Molon Labe

2012-07-22

Ben is endangered by someone who he thought he could trust. Tom captures another hostage. Weaver offers Matt a job to lift his spirits. The 2nd Mass are trapped in a basement and face a new enemy.

Death March

2012-08-05

The 2nd Mass pushes on to Charleston, but some are still grieving the group’s recent losses. Weaver learns more about Tector’s background before the invasion. And Matt begins to bond with a harnessed girl who was found recently.

The Price of Greatness

2012-08-12

The 2nd Mass meets new faces, while Tom comes across his former mentor, but it’s difficult to know whom to trust. Maggie realizes that Pope may not be sticking with the group very long. Tector embraces his military past.

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A More Perfect Union

2012-08-19

When skitters approach the newly combined resistance force, the groups’ interaction surprises everyone. Meanwhile, Tom finds out life-changing news just as the 2nd Mass comes face-to-face with their most dangerous threat to date.

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