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The Midwich Cuckoos

2022 Ended 49m episodes

6.6/10 92 votes

DramaSci-Fi & FantasyMystery

A small fictional village in England is completely subdued by an alien presence for an entire day. Upon waking, it is discovered that numerous women in the town are pregnant.

Created by:: David Farr
Cast:: Keeley Hawes, Max Beesley, Aisling Loftus, Ukweli Roach
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: Sky Max

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1 available

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E01

Episode 1

★ 6.5

Bad Things

2022-06-02 · 59m

May 6th begins like any other day in Midwich. But as dusk falls, the lives of its residents are profoundly altered forever. As family members fight to save their loved ones from an unknown fate, a community is forged in a way nobody thought possible.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 6.4

In This Together

2022-06-09 · 45m

Midwich is recovering from the blackout when a shocking discovery is made: every woman of child-bearing age inside the zone on May 6th has fallen pregnant. But of graver concern to Dr Susannah Zellaby is the unnerving responses of the pregnant women.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 6.6

The Hive

2022-06-16 · 45m

Three years after the blackout. The children are entering the second phase of their development. Susannah notices changes in their behaviour and makes a terrifying discovery. Her worst fears are realised when a forgotten mother emerges.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 6.7

Hide and Seek

2022-06-23 · 46m

Whilst investigating Amrita's disappearance, Paul's own attachment to Nathan is challenged. Susannah tries to understand the cause of the children's violent instincts. The children now see Susannah as a threat and use their powers to neutralise her.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.0

Why Are You Lying?

2022-06-30 · 44m

With Susannah ostracised, the children's hold on Midwich strengthens. When Paul awakens to the children's true nature, he pleads with Susannah to try to forge a truce with them. Meanwhile Zoe and Sam are galvanised into action by another miracle.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 6.6

Not an Ice Cream

2022-07-07 · 47m

Two years later. The children go behind Susannah's back to express their desire to leave Midwich and Susannah suspects ulterior motives at work. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes one of the families. Paul and Susannah work together to uncover the truth.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 6.6

Departure

2022-07-14 · 63m

After more bloodshed, the children plan to leave. Susannah volunteers to go with them and strives to get Cassie to safety. It is evident now that they must be stopped. And there's no easy way out.

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