The Midwich Cuckoos

A small fictional village in England is completely subdued by an alien presence for an entire day. Upon waking, it is discovered that numerous women in the town are pregnant.

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Mystery

The Midwich Cuckoos

A small fictional village in England is completely subdued by an alien presence for an entire day. Upon waking, it is discovered that numerous women in the town are pregnant.

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Mystery

Created By: David Farr
First Aired on: Jun 02, 2022
Popularity: 15.5872: 67 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: Route 24 (GB)Snowed-In Productions (GB)Sky Studios (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 7 episodes

Miniseries

Aired 3 years ago

7 Episodes

Episode 1Bad Things59 min
May 6th begins like any other day in Midwich. But as dusk falls, the lives of its residents are profoundly altered forever. As family members fight to save their loved ones from an unknown fate, a community is forged in a way nobody thought possible.
Episode 2In This Together45 min
Midwich is recovering from the blackout when a shocking discovery is made: every woman of child-bearing age inside the zone on May 6th has fallen pregnant. But of graver concern to Dr Susannah Zellaby is the unnerving responses of the pregnant women.
Episode 3The Hive45 min
Three years after the blackout. The children are entering the second phase of their development. Susannah notices changes in their behaviour and makes a terrifying discovery. Her worst fears are realised when a forgotten mother emerges.
Episode 4Hide and Seek46 min
Whilst investigating Amrita's disappearance, Paul's own attachment to Nathan is challenged. Susannah tries to understand the cause of the children's violent instincts. The children now see Susannah as a threat and use their powers to neutralise her.
Episode 5Why Are You Lying?44 min
With Susannah ostracised, the children's hold on Midwich strengthens. When Paul awakens to the children's true nature, he pleads with Susannah to try to forge a truce with them. Meanwhile Zoe and Sam are galvanised into action by another miracle.