The Tripods(1984)
The Tripods Synopsis
In the year 2089, an alien race stalks the land in towering machines known as Tripods. They have taken over the earth and enslaved mankind with a mind-controlling device, ceremoniously implanted at adolescence. Will Parker, desperate to escape this ritual, leaves the village with his cousin, Henry and attempts to link up with the human resistance movement.
The Tripods (1984) is a sci-fi & fantasy series that premiered on September 15, 1984, spanning 2 seasons and 25 episodes. It stars John Shackley, Jim Baker, Ceri Seel and Robin Hayter. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1984-09-15
- Last aired:
- 1985-11-23
The Tripods (1984) Trailer
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The Tripods Videos & Clips
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The Tripods Series Intro Titles
Trailer
Best of the Tripods 1080p BBC 1980s AI Enhanced Super Quality John Christopher
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The Tripods Soundtrack - 28 Closing Theme
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The Tripods Soundtrack - 01 Main Theme
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The tripods - Season 02 - Episode 1
Featurette
The tripods - Season 01 - Episode 01
Featurette
The Tripods BBC Visual Effects
Behind the Scenes
The Tripods Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Shackley
John Shackley
as Will Parker
- Jim Baker
Jim Baker
as Henry Parker
- Ceri Seel
Ceri Seel
as Jean-Paul “Beanpole” Deliet
- Robin Hayter
Robin Hayter
as Fritz Eger
John Woodvine
as Meister West 468
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The Tripods Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Tripods – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of The Tripods are there?
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The Tripods has 2 seasons and 25 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 15, 1984.
Is The Tripods still running?
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No. The Tripods is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 23, 1985.
Who is in the cast of The Tripods?
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The Tripods (1984) stars John Shackley, Jim Baker, Ceri Seel, Robin Hayter and John Woodvine. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Tripods any good?
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The Tripods (1984) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like sci-fi & fantasy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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