{"id":560146,"date":"2023-08-09T23:22:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-midwich-cuckoos-2022\/"},"modified":"2024-03-17T04:51:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T09:51:44","slug":"shows-like-the-midwich-cuckoos-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-the-midwich-cuckoos-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like The Midwich Cuckoos (2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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6.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3581 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A small 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Keeley Hawes, Max Beesley, Synnove Karlsen, Indica Watson
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1 season, 7 episodes, 50-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like The Midwich Cuckoos (2022)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Lazarus Project (2022)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 4075 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Is a top secret organization dedicated to preventing mass extinction events and with the ability to make time go backwards.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Paapa Essiedu, Caroline Quentin, Anjli Mohindra, Rudi Dharmalingam
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2 seasons, 9 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Rising (2022)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2041 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Neve Kelly discovers she is dead. She’s scared and confused by this new existence. But, when she realizes she has been murdered, she’s furious. She’s determined to find her killer and get justice, believing that it was someone she knew.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Nicholas Gleaves, William Ash, Clara Rugaard, Matthew McNulty
Creators:<\/strong> Pete McTighe, Sanne Nuyens, Bert Van Dael
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1 season, 8 episodes, 50.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Sherwood (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 7123 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Two shocking and unexpected murders shatter an already fractured community leading to one of the largest manhunts in British history while threatening to inflame historic divisions sparked during the Miners’ Strike three decades before.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Adam Hugill, Sean Gilder, Tina Louise Owens, Grant Crookes
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6 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Undeclared War (2022)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3975 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In 2024, a leading team of analysts buried in the heart of GCHQ secretly works to ward off a foreign cyber-attack on the country’s electoral system.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Tom McKay, Charlie J. Tinson, Jamie Muscato, Alfie Friedman
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1 season, 6 episodes, 47.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Suspect (2022)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2508 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Doctor Joseph O’Loughlin a man who appears to have the perfect life and a successful career as a clinical psychologist. But nothing can be taken for granted. Even the most flawless existence is only a loose thread away from unravelling.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Imogen Daines, Tom McKay, Tara Lee, Bobby Schofield
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1 season, 5 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Finding Alice (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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5.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2054 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Alice’s partner of 20 years, Harry, falls down the stairs and dies soon after the couple move into the dream home he designed. Alice discovers that some men, including her late ex, hide stuff that they don’t want to deal with.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Keeley Hawes, Rhashan Stone, Isabella Pappas, Nigel Havers
Creators:<\/strong> Roger Goldby, Simon Nye, Keeley Hawes
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2 seasons, 7 episodes, 46.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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From (2022)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 25384 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Unravel the mystery of a city in middle U.S.A. that imprisons everyone who enters. As the residents struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy and seek a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, Hannah Cheramy
Creators:<\/strong> John Griffin
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2 seasons, 20 episodes, 52.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Ridley (2022)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1713 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Retired Detective Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former prot\u00e9g\u00e9e, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Mystery<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Adrian Dunbar, Bronagh Waugh, George Bukhari, Reece Douglas
Creators:<\/strong> Jonathan Fisher, Paul Matthew Thompson
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1 season, 4 episodes, 115.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Fear Index (2022)<\/h3>\n \n
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5.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1551 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A scientist-turned-wall street tycoon becomes the target of a plot to destroy the world’s financial markets.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Josh Hartnett, Arsher Ali, Leila Farzad, Gr\u00e9gory Montel
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1 season, 4 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the realm of television, there’s a fine line between creating something that resonates with the audience and producing a forgettable series. “The Midwich Cuckoos” (2022), a modern adaptation of John Wyndham’s classic 1957 science fiction novel, treads this line with a mix of intrigue, suspense, and a fresh perspective on an old narrative. This show, developed by David Farr, takes us to the fictional town of Midwich, where a mysterious event leads to a group of women becoming inexplicably pregnant, setting the stage for a series that explores themes of control, autonomy, and the unknown.<\/p>\n

The Premise: A Fresh Take on an Old Tale<\/h2>\n

At its core, “The Midwich Cuckoos” is about the unexplained. One day, the small town of Midwich is enveloped by a mysterious force that renders everyone unconscious. Upon waking, it’s discovered that all women of childbearing age are pregnant. What follows is a series of events that challenge the norms of the town, pushing the boundaries of the residents’ understanding of family, community, and humanity.<\/p>\n

The 2022 adaptation brings a modern twist to the original story, incorporating contemporary issues and themes that resonate with today\u2019s audience. It’s not just about the eerie pregnancies anymore; it’s about how society reacts to phenomena beyond its control, the ethical dilemmas posed by such events, and the complex relationships between parents and their children, especially when those children are anything but ordinary.<\/p>\n

The Characters: Depth and Diversity<\/h2>\n

One of the strengths of “The Midwich Cuckoos” is its character development. Unlike some adaptations that might lean heavily on plot at the expense of character depth, this series takes time to delve into the lives of its characters, making them relatable and their reactions to the bizarre circumstances believable.<\/p>\n