The War Between the Land and the Sea S1E1 — Homo Aqua
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The War Between the Land and the Sea•Season 1•Episode 1

Homo Aqua

7.3/10 · 1,205 votesDec 7, 202544 min

Ranked #2 of 5 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byDylan Holmes Williams
Written byRussell T Davies
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Episode Summary

"Homo Aqua" is episode 1 of The War Between the Land and the Sea season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 1,205 votes, ranking #2 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Dylan Holmes Williams and written by Russell T Davies, it aired on December 7, 2025.

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