How many episodes are in The War Between the Land and the Sea?

The War Between the Land and the Sea has 5 episodes in this listed season.

When does The War Between the Land and the Sea premiere?

The War Between the Land and the Sea premieres on 2025-12-07.

Is The War Between the Land and the Sea a new series?

The War Between the Land and the Sea is a new series (Season 1).

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The War Between the Land and the Sea(2025)

Also known as The War Between

Archived · BBC One

6.2

5 eps

S01

DramaAdventureScience-FictionFantasy

When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT step into action as the land and sea wage war.

Feels like

ancient ocean horrorgeopolitical monsterunit crisis responseboss employee rivalry

ON AIR: DEC 7Season 1Archived listing

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