Falling Skies: The Complete First Season
TNT Originals / Warner Bros. Home Video (2011)
TV Series  /  Action, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thriller
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IMDB   7.2
440 mins United States / English
Blu-ray Disc  Region A   TV-14
Maxim Knight Matt Mason (18 episodes, 2011-2012)
Sarah Carter Margaret (16 episodes, 2011-2012)
Noah Wyle Tom Mason (10 episodes, 2011)
Moon Bloodgood Anne Glass (10 episodes, 2011)
Drew Roy Hal Mason (10 episodes, 2011)
Seychelle Gabriel Lourdes (10 episodes, 2011)
Peter Shinkoda Dai (10 episodes, 2011)
Will Patton Captain Weaver (10 episodes, 2011)
Mpho Koaho Anthony (8 episodes, 2011)
Colin Cunningham John Pope (8 episodes, 2011)
Connor Jessup Ben Mason (8 episodes, 2011)
Bruce Gray Uncle Scott (8 episodes, 2011)
Daniyah Ysrayl Rick (8 episodes, 2011)
Dylan Authors Jimmy Boland / ... (7 episodes, 2011)
Melissa Kramer Sarah (6 episodes, 2011)
Jessy Schram Karen (6 episodes, 2011-2012)
Martin Roach Mike (5 episodes, 2011)
Brad Kelly Lyle (5 episodes, 2012)
Dale Dye Porter / ... (4 episodes, 2011)
Steven Weber Dr. Michael Harris / ... (3 episodes, 2011)
Lynne Deragon Kate Gordon (3 episodes, 2011)
Henry Czerny Lt. Terry Clayton (2 episodes, 2011)
Brent Jones Click (2 episodes, 2011)
Niamh Wilson Megan (2 episodes, 2011)
Wes Berger John (2 episodes, 2011)
Paulino Nunes Frank (2 episodes, 2011)
James Collins Cueball (2 episodes, 2011)
Mya Michaels Parent #2 / ... (2 episodes, 2011)
Jaclyn Forbes Elyse (2 episodes, 2011)
Joe Vercillo Clayton's Soldier (2 episodes, 2011)
Noah Wyle Tom Mason
Will Patton Captain Weaver
Sarah Carter Margaret
Moon Bloodgood Anne Glass
Jessy Schram Karen Nadler
Colin Cunningham John Pope
Mpho Koaho Anthony
Conner Jessup Ben Mason
Ryan Robbins Tector
Peter Shinkoda Dai
Seychelle Gabriel Lourdes
Drew Roy Hal Mason
Connor Jessup Ben Mason
Maxim Knight Matt Mason
Martin Roach Mike
Director
Greg Beeman
Carl Franklin
Producer Steven Spielberg
Greg Beeman
Writer Robert Rodat
Graham Yost
Cinematography Christopher Faloona
Edward J. Pei
Musician Noah Sorota


Falling Skies chronicles the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that leaves most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, survivors band together to begin the difficult task of fighting back against the aggressive aliens. Outside of Boston, history professor Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) helps lead a small army named 2nd Maccachusetts in the battle of their lives to preserve their families and what's left of mankind.Falling Skies is executive produced by Steven Speilberg, along with Dreamworks Television heads Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank, Graham Yost and screenwriter Robert Rodat, who wrote the pilot fron an idea he co-conceived with Spielberg. Mark Varheiden and Greg Beeman serve as co-executive producers.
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    19/06/2011  1.  Live and Learn
After an unprovoked and devastating alien invasion of Earth leaves the planet in tatters the remaining humans must learn to work together and fight the aliens if they are to continue to exist, Former history professor Tom Mason as Second In Command of the 2nd Mass must juggle his duties as leader with his duties as a father to his 3 sons, One of whom is being held captive by the aliens.
Director:  Carl Franklin  Writer:  Robert Rodat 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    19/06/2011  2.  The Armory
While scouting for supplies, Tom, Hal and their squad encounter a gang of marauders determined to get their hands on the 2nd Massachusetts’ weapons. Leading the gang is an ex-con named John Pope, who decides to use his hostages as bargaining material.
Director:  Greg Beeman  Writer:  Graham Yost 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    26/06/2011  3.  Prisoner of War
Dr. Michael Harris joins the 2nd Mass with a theory about what might save the teenagers abducted by the aliens. But the plan could be derailed when Tom starts digging for answers to questions that have haunted him since the early days of the invasion. The 2nd Mass comes face-to-face with skitters and mechs when they attempt to rescue Ben.
Director:  Greg Beeman  Writer:  Fred Golan 
Guest starring:  Steven Weber
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    03/07/2011  4.  Grace
Tom and Hal lead a team to find more motorcycles for the 2nd Mass after Pope provides details on where they can be found but they must deal with Skitters and Harnessed Teenagers once they arrive. Back at the high school where they've set up base Dr. Harris and Anne disagree over the best tactic to gather more intelligence on the aliens.
Director:  Fred Toye  Writer:  Melinda Hsu Taylor 
Guest starring:  Steven Weber
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    10/07/2011  5.  Silent Kill
Hal comes up with a risky and dangerous plan to infiltrate a skitter's lair and rescue Ben and other harnessed kids that are being held captive.
Director:  Fred Toye  Writer:  Joe Weisberg 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    17/07/2011  6.  Sanctuary (1)
Lt. Terry Clayton of the 7th Mass arrives at the high school with disturbing news that Skitters and Mechs are on their way to attack the 2nd Mass in retaliation for their breakout of the children. Clayton has a plan to lead the children to safety while the adults remain to fend off the attack, but his plan is met with strong resistance by all the parents, including Tom.
Guest starring:  Henry Czerny
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    24/07/2011  7.  Sanctuary (2)
Hal begins to suspect the farm is not the idyllic safe haven Clayton said it was, and when Mike stumbles upon the horrifying truth, he and Hal find themselves up against an unforeseen enemy.
Director:  Sergio Mimica-Gezzan  Writer:  Melinda Hsu Taylor 
Guest starring:  Henry Czerny
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    31/07/2011  8.  What Hides Beneath
Captain Weaver's mental condition continues to deteriorate causing trouble for Tom and Hal when he joins them on a reconnaissance mission. Back at the high school Pope constructs a potent weapon to use against the aliens, and Anne makes a shocking discovery while performing an autopsy on a dead Skitter.
Director:  Anthony Hemingway  Writer:  Mark Verheiden 
Guest starring:  Blair Brown
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    07/08/2011  9.  Mutiny
As the assault on the alien base draws closer, tension builds. Tom struggles to come to terms with Annie's new discovery.
Director:  Holly Dale  Writer:  Joe Weisberg 
    Seen it: Yes   60 mins    07/08/2011  10.  Eight Hours
Tom stays behind to protect the camp and its occupants, while the rest of the resistance launch an attack on the alien base. Information regarding the aliens motives comes to light.
Director:  Greg Beeman  Writer:  Mark Verheiden 
Edition Details
Edition The Complete First Season
Series Falling Skies
Release Date 05/06/2012
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio 1.78:1
Subtitles English; French; Portuguese; Spanish
Audio Tracks English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 2

Features
Disc 01 Exclusive to Blu-RayFalling Skies from Pencils to Print: The Dark Horse Comic BookAnimating a SkitterFalling Skies Panel: San Diego Comic-Con 2011Behind the ScenesFeaturettes Audio CommentariesUnanswered Questions: Season 2 Sneak Peek