After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
The Day of the Triffids (1981) is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series that premiered on September 10, 1981, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars John Duttine, Emma Relph and Maurice Colbourne. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
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Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 41 ratings.
**Dated but faithful and engaging adaption** The 1981 BBC television adaptation of John Wyndham's novel "The Day of the Triffids" is an abridged six-part mini-series of the classic post-apocalyptic tale. While it's now showing its age, the series stays true to the overall dystopian story-line of the novel. The gradual unraveling of society and the breakdown of civilization are effectively depicted in this…
Reviewed on July 30, 2026
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Episodes of The Day of the Triffids (1981) can be bought or rented from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
The Day of the Triffids has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 10, 1981.
No. The Day of the Triffids is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 15, 1981.
The Day of the Triffids (1981) stars John Duttine, Emma Relph and Maurice Colbourne. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
The Day of the Triffids (1981) is rated 6.5 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and sci-fi & fantasy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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