Drama: Falling Skies Season 3

One of the top rated summer drama is coming! Have you been following this Falling Skies series? If yes then you might want to watch the Season 3. The war against an occupying alien force will enter a volatile new phase. As the new season of  Falling Skies  opens, seven months have passed since the survivors of the 2nd Mass reached Charleston, which has been named capital of the New United States. 

Now elected to public office, Tom (Wyle) has taken a more aggressive approach to the alien occupation than former leader Dr. Manchester.  The government has formed a tenuous alliance with a band of rebel skitters who now paint their faces with a red and yellow stripe before battle in honor of Red Eye, their fallen leader. 

Tom's son Ben (Jessup) serves as the mediator between Mason and the rebel skitters. But the alliance may not be enough to overpower the enemy Espheni, whose forces are now being led by an even more sinister overlord. To complicate matters further, another race of aliens has just entered the battlefield. Charleston also faces dangers from within its own walls. Recent battle losses have convinced Tom and the military that there may be a mole feeding strategic plans to the Espheni. Despite the threats they face, the survivors living in Charleston are doing their best to rebuild their lives.

Dr. Glass (Bloodgood) and Tom are focusing on their growing family. Newly promoted to Colonel of the 2nd Mass, Weaver (Patton) is enjoying a renewed relationship with his daughter. Hal (Roy) is recovering from mysterious injuries he suffered while trying to destroy an alien super weapon. Meanwhile, his romantic pursuit of Maggie (Carter) is finally starting to see positive results, though she has a growing concern that something is wrong with him beyond mere battle injuries. And Pope (Cunningham), the non-conformist leader of the Berserkers, has set up his own little Popetown on the outskirts of Charleston.

Noah Wyle stars in the epic drama, also starring are Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton, Drew Roy, Connor Jessup, Maxim Knight, Seychelle Gabriel, Mpho Koaho, Colin Cunningham and Sarah Carter. Among the guest stars set to appear this season on Falling Skies, Doug Jones portrays Cochise; leader of the rebel alien troops, Gloria Reuben will play Marina Perlata, one of Tom's key aides. Robert Sean Leonard  is slated to guest-star as Roger Kadar, an obsessive but gifted scientist who runs the local power grid and lives underground, earning him the nickname "The Rat King"

Stephen Collins  will also appear in the third season as Benjamin Hathaway, the President of the United States prior to the alien invasion. And  Terry O'Quinn returns to guest star as Dr. Manchester, Tom's former mentor and his predecessor as Charleston's leader.

Episode Summary: Falling Skies Season 3

Season Premiere Part 1: On Thin Ice

Season three of Falling Skies opens seven months after the 2nd Mass arrived in Charleston. In the interim, Tom has been elected to political office, but he has his hands full as the resistance continues to battle the alien invaders. Tom's decision to have the rebel skitters fight alongside humans creates tension and raises suspicions that someone may be feeding secrets to the enemy. Meanwhile, Hal struggles with nightmares that seem so real, he has difficulty knowing if he's awake or dreaming. And Tom and Anne prepare to welcome their baby.

Season Premiere Part 2: Collateral Damage

With hostilities escalating between the resistance and the alien invaders, Tom calls on a nuclear specialist (guest star Robert Sean Leonard) known as "The Rat King" to come up with a plan that will strip the aliens of their power. As suspicion continues to mount about a mole within the resistance, Tom and his leaders make a drastic decision that jeopardizes trust among the group. Anne, meanwhile, has a feeling that all is not right with her newborn. Gloria Reuben also guest star.

Badlands

The two-year anniversary of the alien invasion is fast approaching as the people of Charleston prepare for another potentially devastating offensive. A sniper attack by an unlikely gunman creates questions and doubts within the new government. Hal believes he knows the identity of the mole. And Anne's concern for her baby continues to grow. Gloria Reuben guest stars.

At All Costs

After the people of Charleston defeat another alien attack with the help of new advanced weaponry, Tom is invited to meet with a powerful leader (guest star  Stephen Collins). While Hal wrestles with an invasive evil, Ben struggles with his identity and the notion of being human again. And Anne uncovers startling new information that puts everyone in jeopardy.

Search and Recover

When a mission goes terribly awry, Tom and Pope must rely on each other to survive. Meanwhile, Weaver and company search desperately for two members of the 2nd Mass who have gone missing. And Marina (guest star Gloria Reuben) takes matters into her own hands in Charleston, disregarding Tom's authority.

Be Silent And Come Out

Hal finally reveals his internal struggle to everyone, and it doesn't bode well for the Masons. Lourdes experiments with a risky new medical procedure. And Charleston's government sees a massive shift in leadership when a group breaks away on a search and rescue mission.

The Pickett Line

The Masons run into trouble on the road when a family of outlaws intercepts their search-andrescue mission. Meanwhile, looming doubts over the construction of a massive alien weapon ignite a conflict of interests. And an investigation to apprehend a killer on the loose hits a road block.

Strange Brew

Things seem much too calm for Tom, making him suspicious of his surroundings. On his way back to Charleston, he makes a number of discoveries, some incredibly surprising and others utterly horrifying. Meanwhile, Weaver and Pope butt heads over how to handle the suspected mole.

Journey to Xilbalba

Tom uncovers confidential intelligence about the heart of the alien operation. Meanwhile, Charleston prepares to mount an offensive against the Espheni, but a massive explosion brings the operation to a halt. And the identity of the mole is finally uncovered, but not before more blood has been shed.

Season Finale: Brazil

When the 2nd mass destroys a crucial Espheni base, a relentless enemy is taken down and the Mason family is reunited with those who had been lost. But the arrival of more interstellar players puts the fate of the Earth's remaining survivors in doubt.

Cast Biography: Falling Skies Season 3

Noah Wyle as Tom Mason

A bookish history professor from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Tom Mason probably never imagined he would one day be putting his extensive knowledge of military tactics to use in an actual war, much less one being waged against an occupying force from another world. His wife now dead and his son Ben captured by the alien invaders, Tom does everything he can to protect his oldest son, Hal, and his youngest son, Matt. Despite having only an academic understanding of military history, Tom is named second in command of the 2nd Massachusetts, a makeshift regiment assigned to protect several hundred survivors, with their military commander, Weaver. Tom quickly proves himself a strong leader. Most of all, though, Tom is determined to find and rescue his son Ben from captivity, no matter what it takes.

Moon Bloodgood as Anne Glass

Anne is a pediatrician who lost her only child in the initial attack, a tragedy she has yet to face fully. She pours herself into her work as a doctor for the 2nd Mass., doing what she can to help the survivors cope both physically and emotionally with their situation. Anne’s only remaining family members are her aunt and uncle, who have also found refuge with the 2nd Mass. Anne develops a close friendship with Tom as a result of their shared tragedy. She also takes Lourdes, a young first-year med student, under her wing to help out in the makeshift clinic. But beneath her sturdy exterior, Anne continues to be haunted by the death of her son in ways few can understand.

Will Patton as Weaver

Weaver is a tough rattlesnake of a soldier with a no-nonsense attitude. He has little patience for babysitting civilians. As commander of the 2nd Mass, Weaver puts his military skills and experience to good use. But in this war, he is facing things for which no training could ever prepare him. Like many of the survivors, Weaver has faced a personal loss, but he keeps that story buried underneath a dogged determination to kill the enemy every chance he gets.

Drew Roy as Hal

Tom’s oldest son, Hal, has made his father proud by growing quickly into manhood during the six months since the invasion. Before their world was torn apart, Hal was an athletic and popular kid destined for success. Now he fights alongside his father as a member of the 2nd Mass. Although Hal can be impulsive under fire, he proves himself both brave and confident in the field. With younger brother Ben captured by the aliens and brother Matt struggling to cope with the situation, Hal now appreciates how much his family truly means and steps up to help any way he can. Hal also manages to find time for a new girlfriend, Karen. But in a world occupied by hostile aliens, young love has to come second to basic survival.

Maxim Knight as Matt

Tom’s youngest son, 8-year-old Matt, has been forced by circumstances to face the nd of loss and upheaval no child should ever have to face. Matt desperately wishes for everything to go back to normal. He struggles to understand why he can’t have all the things his brothers had when they were his age, like a birthday party or a new skateboard. Despite being too young to join the fight alongside his father and brother, Matt wants to help, even if it means going against his father’s wishes.

Connor Jessup as Ben

Tom’s middle son, Ben, has been missing for months until he is spotted among a group of captive teenagers. Older brother Hal has always considered him a bit of a brat, but he misses Ben just as much as Tom does. Before the invasion, Ben took after his father and spent most of his time with his nose in his books.

Seychelle Gabriel as Lourdes

Lourdes is a young college student whose pre-med education was cut short by the alien invasion. She now helps out Anne as a medic for the 2nd Mass. Lourdes is a devout Christian who finds her faith strengthened by the tragic circumstances surrounding her.

Mpho Koahu as Anthony

Anthony is one of the best fighters in the 2nd Mass. He previously served as a Boston police officer. Anthony is a crack shot with a rifle and always eager to volunteer for even the most dangerous missions. But he’s also a good enough soldier to know when it’s time to sit cool and wait for the enemy to make a mistake.

Collin Cunningham as John Pope

John Pope, the leader of a band of marauders, introduces himself to the 2nd Mass. By taking a group of hostages and offering to exchange their freedom for weapons. For reasons known only to him, this smart, resourceful and charismatic ex-con takes great pleasure in killing skitters, even hunting them like wild game. A shameless opportunist,Pope considers the invasion the best thing that ever happened to him. He also happens to be an excellent chef.

Sarah Carter as Margaret

Margaret comes to the 2nd Mass. after spending a difficult time with Pope’s misfit gang. But it’s just the latest emotional scar for a woman who has endured and overcome all the worst life could throw at her. Margaret is strong, tough and fearless. She remains cool under pressure and has impeccable aim with a gun. But she’s also a good friend who offers a helping hand whenever needed.

Falling Skies Season 3: Nomination & Awards

Falling Skies won Teen Choice Awards where Noah Wyle has been nominated in the Choice Summer TV Star (Male) category. Falling Skies won 2011’s 1st Critics' Choice Television Awards in Most Exciting New Series’ category. 

Falling Skies Season 3 

Every Monday, 19 August 2013 onwards at 10pm

on AXN (Astro 701) & AXN HD (Astro 721)