War of the Worlds is currently streaming on major platforms, and it earns its set pieces rather than just delivering them. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. No filler scenes, no spinning wheels between the action. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, War of the Worlds is worth clearing space for. War of the Worlds understands that stakes only matter if you care who is at risk. Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s. The fate of Earth may very well rest in the hands of a small yet courageous band: astrophysicist Harrison Blackwood, paraplegic computer wizard Norton Drake, microbiologist Suzanne McCullough and military man Paul Ironhorse. The physicality Jared Martin and Adrian Paul bring elevates every sequence. 2 seasons (1988–1990) gave the story room most shows never get. What separates War of the Worlds from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

War of the Worlds is the kind of thing you put on to unwind and find yourself sitting forward twenty minutes in. The New Avengers is the obvious comparison, but War of the Worlds earns its own place alongside it. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Jared Martin is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action the context it needs to land. The action holds up because the character work underneath it never lets up.

War of the Worlds wrapped up in 1990, created by Greg Strangis — 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.