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Season 1 – Colony

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In the not-too-distant future, Los Angeles has been invaded and occupied by outside forces, causing a rift between the city's residents; some have collaborated with the occupation, while others are rebelling and suffering the consequences that come with that choice. Former FBI agent Will Bowman and his wife, Katie, must consider their familial obligations when making their decision because they were separated from their son, Bram, during the invasion. Proxy Snyder, a cunning and powerful leader within the occupational government, offers Will the opportunity to get Bram back if he works with the invading faction. Will's decision doesn't sit well with Katie, but the couple risk their lives -- and their relationship -- to protect their family.
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Colony — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Colony offers an engaging enough narrative, a few scares, and an overall good time, even if none of it is particularly original.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald We're never short of a chilling American dystopia... Colony is an immediately engrossing one, fiendishly devised by former Lost showrunner Carlton Cuse and Ryan Condal. Jul 31, 2019 Full Review Amber Dowling TheWrap For now, it's enough to secure a first season investment. Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Alison Herman Flavorwire All the pieces are there for Colony to become an exploration of imperialism and what happens when America becomes the object of its own decades-long foreign policy, but Cuse and Condal give zero hints of ever moving them into place. Aug 10, 2017 Full Review Kylie Klein-Nixon The Post NZ It makes for engaging TV that gives its audience a lot more credit than many, more highbrow shows do these days. Mar 11, 2019 Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo Well, shut our mouths. That was a highly entertaining hour of television that introduced a world, its main characters, and the basic storylines going forward while never overwhelming the audience... Jun 21, 2018 Full Review Shannon M. Houston Paste Magazine From executive producers Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Ryan Condal, the series plays on the tension between protecting your family and rising up against oppressive invaders and what happens when husband and wife find themselves on different sides of that line. May 22, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter F Quite the hidden gem. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Jack S It took me perhaps the entire first season to become fully engaged enough in these character’s lives to really care about them and to enjoy spending time with them. This can be chiefly attributed to the work of a fine ensemble cast (except perhaps for Neustaedter, whose perpetual brooding intensity is off-putting).The plot is familiar, the effects are limited by a small budget but, the actor’s exceptional work makes Colony entertainingly watchable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/12/25 Full Review Nathan E An exceptionally written and cast show. Josh Holloway proves he is not just a pretty face, he confidently carries his weight throughout the show. It's a crying shame that those greedy a$$hole tv execs cancelled the show after the 3rd season. Highly recommend! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/23 Full Review Toms c Very familiar premise but done very well. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/10/23 Full Review Tina K Love, love this sci-fi series EXCEPT the "ending." Really?! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/06/22 Full Review jaap a Sadly cancelled too soon, this intelligent sci-fi show brought a realistic and fascinating (international) world under a brutal alien occupation (with an impressive attention to detail) that shows a family struggling with either collaborating with their alien overlords or supporting a (futile?) resistance. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Josh Holloway

Will Bowman

Sarah Wayne Callies

Katie Bowman

Peter Jacobson

Proxy Snyder

Tory Kittles

Broussard

Amanda Righetti

Maddie Kenner

Isabella Crovetti

Gracie Sullivan

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 14, 2016 Pilot Will attempts a daring rescue; Katie tries to help a relative in need; a job opportunity may divide a family. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 21, 2016 A Brave New World Will's first day brings unforeseen challenges; Katie gets her first assignment; Maddie and an old acquaintance reconnect; Carols pays for Will's collaboration. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 28, 2016 98 Seconds Katie questions her commitment to the cause after her first mission; Will is drawn into the crosshairs of the Resistance; Bram needs to keep his girlfriend's secret. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 4, 2016 Blind Spot Will gains the respect of his colleagues; a Resistance attack brings the Bowmans together; Maddie finds a new job. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 11, 2016 Geronimo Geronimo's identity is revealed; Will questions his wife's loyalties; Bram finds a secret world; Snyder wants to improve his standing. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 18, 2016 Yoknapatawpha Will, Katie and Proxy Snyder are trapped in the Yonk by a Resistance operation, testing their allegiances. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 25, 2016 Broussard Will is close to discovering his wife's secret; Katie feels cut off from her family; Maddie becomes entangled in an intrigue. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 3, 2016 In From the Cold A high-ranking member of the Resistance arrives; Katie gets a second chance; Bram proposes a risky journey. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 10, 2016 Zero Day Will wants to remove the family from the occupation; Katie and Broussard prepare for an operation; Snyder tries to protect his office; Maddie makes a bold move. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 17, 2016 Gateway After a high-value hostage is kidnapped by the Resistance, the Los Angeles block is placed on lockdown. Details

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Colony — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Carlton Cuse, Ryan Condal, Nelson McCormick
Network
USA
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 14, 2016
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