The Tripods (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1984, The Tripods is a sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Tripods stars John Shackley as Will Parker, Jim Baker as Henry Parker, Ceri Seel as Jean-Paul “Beanpole” Deliet and Pamela Salem as Gräfin de Ricordeau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Tripods has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tripods page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tripods tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tripods (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tripods change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tripods worth watching?
- The Tripods holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tripods?
- The Tripods stars John Shackley, Jim Baker, Ceri Seel, Pamela Salem and Jeremy Young.
- When was The Tripods released?
- The Tripods was released in 1984.