The War Between the Land and the Sea

BBC OneReturning Series
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

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.

Episodes

S1:E1

Homo Aqua

07/12/2025

Barclay's ordinary life becomes a world of terror when an ancient species rises from the sea. As UNIT fights for control, the summit on the Thames reveals terrifying secrets.

44 min
S1:E2

Plastic Apocalypse

07/12/2025

Barclay becomes humanity's ambassador when the mysterious Salt emerges from the Tank. But his family's life is torn apart when Salt wreaks revenge upon all mankind.

48 min
S1:E3

The Deep

14/12/2025

Barclay makes a terrifying descent into the world of Homo Aqua. Back on the land, Kate stands alone as Downing Street conspires with the army to change the course of the war.

45 min
S1:E4

The Witch of the Waterfall

14/12/2025

Barclay and Salt go on the run in a war-torn London as UNIT reels from disaster. But when Tide threatens the land and Gunsberg advances his plans, the Severance schemes demand blood.

46 min
S1:E5

The End of the War

21/12/2025

Barclay stands alone, Salt is lost, UNIT is powerless, and the oceans rise as the war reaches its climax. While traitors conspire, can Barclay find Salt before it's too late?

54 min