The Tripods(1984)
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.
Created by John Christopher
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Season 1
13 episodes · 1984
Season 2
12 episodes · 1985
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The Tripods was first aired in 1984.
How many seasons of The Tripods are there?+
The Tripods has 2 seasons and 25 episodes in total.
Who created The Tripods?+
The Tripods was created by John Christopher.
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The Tripods stars John Shackley, Jim Baker, Ceri Seel, Robin Hayter and John Woodvine.
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