The Invaders has built a real following among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. 2 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 61 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Roy Thinnes leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Invaders is worth clearing space for. The Invaders treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. The Invaders, alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination: the Earth. Their purpose: to make it their world. Roy Thinnes and Diana Hyland lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. It ran for 2 seasons (1967–1968), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What separates The Invaders from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

The Invaders is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. The tonal similarities to Doctor Who are real, though The Invaders carves out its own identity quickly. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Watch for Roy Thinnes in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.

The Invaders wrapped up in 1968, created by Larry Cohen — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.