: An EMP disables all modern technology and vehicles.
: The scientist who first identifies the threat. "War of the Worlds" Episode #1.1(2019)
: How quickly society collapses without electricity. : An EMP disables all modern technology and vehicles
The premiere introduces Catherine Durand, an astrophysicist working at the Institut de Radioastronomie Millimétrique in the French Alps. Her discovery of a high-frequency signal coming from the direction of Ross 128—a signal that is clearly not a natural phenomenon—serves as the catalyst for the series. The episode handles this discovery with a sense of mounting dread rather than triumph. Durand’s immediate concern is not just the signal itself, but the sheer power and intent behind it, signaling that humanity is no longer alone. Durand’s immediate concern is not just the signal
: A neuroscientist who realizes the attack targets the brain.
: A mother desperately trying to protect her children.
: A high-frequency sound wave kills most of the population.