Colony (2016)

Synopsis

In the near future a family must make difficult decisions as they balance staying together with trying to survive. They live in Los Angeles, which has been occupied by a force of outside intruders. While some people have chosen to collaborate with the authorities and benefit from the new order, others have rebelled — and suffer the consequences.

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Cast

• Josh Holloway as Will Bowman
• Sarah Wayne Callies as Katie Bowman
• Tory Kittles as Broussard
• Peter Jacobson as Proxy Snyder
• Alex Neustaedter as Bram Bowman
• Isabella Crovetti as Gracie Bowman
• Jacob Buster as Charlie Bowman
• Amanda Righetti as Madeline Kenner
• Ally Walker as Helena
• Kathleen Rose Perkins as Jennifer McMahon

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into sci-fi dramas that mix tense family dynamics with a gripping survival story, Colony is a great pick. Set in a near-future Los Angeles under occupation by mysterious outsiders, the show follows a family trying to navigate the tough choices between staying together and surviving in a world where some people collaborate with the new regime while others rebel and face harsh consequences. With Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies leading the cast, the series offers emotional depth alongside suspenseful moments. It’s perfect for fans of shows like The Handmaid’s Tale or Heroes who appreciate stories about resistance and moral complexity. The three seasons give you plenty to binge, each episode running around 43 minutes, so it’s a solid commitment but worth it if you like your sci-fi with a strong human element. Watching Colony feels like being caught in the middle of a tense standoff where every decision matters.