The Martian Chronicles

Season

1980

USA

6.5

In the 21st century, Earth begins the colonization of Mars. However, things do not go as planned, at first due to the hostile Martian natives and later because of the self-destructive Earthmen.

Episode List

S1 • E1

The Expeditions

The exploration of Mars begins with two failed expeditions. Colonel Wilder then leads a crew to discover the secret of Mars - only to find all the Martians dead from chicken pox.

S1 • E2

The Settlers

With native Martians wiped out by disease, thousands of humans now colonize the red planet and attempt to create a second Earth.

S1 • E3

The Martians

With Earth destroyed in a nuclear war, Colonel Wilder finds himself alone with his family on Mars. To rebuild what he has lost, Wilder chooses to make Mars his new home.