/r/colony

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A subreddit for fans of the sci-fi TV show Colony. Colony airs every Wednesday at 10/9c on USA Network.

Set in the near future, Colony finds Los Angeles in a state of occupation by alien intruders. While some humans collaborate with (and thus benefit from) the new “regime,” others rebel and suffer the consequences. At the crux of the story is a family torn by the opposing ideologies.

Collaborate or Resist!

Synopsis

Set in the near future, Colony finds Los Angeles in a state of occupation by alien intruders. While some humans collaborate with (and thus benefit from) the new “regime,” others rebel and suffer the consequences. At the crux of the story is a family torn by the opposing ideologies.

Interested? Watch the series trailer here.

If you love other USA shows as well, check out /r/USANetwork for the latest news and discussion about the network and its shows.

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Rules

  1. All spoilers must be tagged appropriately. For comments and the body text in self-posts, use the spoiler tag formatting listed below. Don't put spoilers in post titles; if you forget to mention in the title that the post contains spoilers, use link flair to tag the post as such.

  2. All submissions must be related to the show Colony

  3. Posts asking for or linking to unofficial streams/downloads are NOT allowed

  4. Be respectful, and have fun!

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Season 1 Discussions

Season 2

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Cast

  • Will Bowman - Josh Holloway
  • Katie Bowman - Sarah Wayne Callies
  • Proxy Alan Snyder - Peter Jacobson
  • Bram - Alex Neustaedter
  • Grace Bowman - Isabella Crovetti-Cramp
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Does anyone knows what the purpose of this "pillars" could be?

They are seen in the second season, but i have no idea what they could be for. Since i think in this show nothing ever is shown without a good reason i guess they would have seen some use in the cancelled S4 and S5. But what do you think could these be? Judging by their archicture i would say they belong to the Hosts and my guess would be either some sot of shield generator or recon installation. Let me know what you think!

https://preview.redd.it/mmamphdpzgxc1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=b2c8205e3e43f1ae038df2709ae9290a83a2baa1

0 Comments
2024/04/29
19:28 UTC

43

Anyone else discover this show not knowing it was cancelled?

Had it on my list for years and decided to binge watch it as it was coming off Netflix. Started to get nervous a few episodes before the end as it didn't look like things were wrapping up. Show finished and felt that I waisted hours of my life. I liked the show but wouldn't have watched it if I had known the series was cancelled without a conclusion.

12 Comments
2024/04/29
13:17 UTC

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Bonzo - Map coordinates

So just wrapped up another re-watch of Colony before it vanishes from Netflix, in Bonzo after Kynes speaks to the Demi, there are map coordinates on his arm, I have no idea how to work this out as different websites give me a different location.

Anyone able to work out where this is?

11h 47m 44.39745 +00 deg 48' 14.3954

3 Comments
2024/04/27
09:37 UTC

112

Colony is being removed from Netflix on May 2nd

30 Comments
2024/04/09
00:36 UTC

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Alien occupation theme

When I first started watching I wasn't sure I was going to continue as it seemed just to focus on a family and their journey. But after watching for longer it's explores a lot of the occupation themes of V. Where there's a resistance movement and collaborators getting killed. V was also based in los Angeles, it seems to get used in a lot of American series.

Some parts of it reminded me of the film overlords where Aliens had overtaken London, they had marshall law and drones patrolling the streets.

I've seen thoughts that it might have all been a hoax and there was no actual aliens but the tech used in the formation of the walls and advanced tech of the drones is far beyond what we have at the moment. You would have expected them to also have more surveillance techniques.

0 Comments
2024/04/01
18:55 UTC

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Did netflix remove an episode uk?

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4 Comments
2024/03/18
00:59 UTC

5

Didnt will reference that the raps cars used fuel cells ?

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1 Comment
2024/03/18
00:04 UTC

10

What other dystopian type series u recomend my watch list in body?

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22 Comments
2024/03/16
05:13 UTC

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Being from uk a always wondered was the siren used specifically created for the host’s occupation force ? Or is it used in usa ?

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5 Comments
2024/03/14
01:46 UTC

31

Always bothered me why we never saw the hosts?

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18 Comments
2024/03/13
22:23 UTC

43

Josh Holloway on expected Season 4/season 5 storyline.

6 Comments
2024/03/09
04:50 UTC

10

Charlie should have survived instead of Gracie

(English is not my main language, sorry for poor grammar !)

I just finished the show and i'm so sad it got cancelled with so many unanswered questions ! But i really enjoyed it especially the 2nd season for the screenplay (i found the camera work to be the best at season 2, the handheld camera combined with so many uncut combat scene was such a great choice !) And the 3rd one for the deeper explanation concerning our hosts and the story evolving in general with every characters facing inner dilemmas was really cool even if the screenplay wasn't as good anymore.

But, i have a regret : I was way more empathic toward Charlie than Gracie because i thought that she was just a weight for the whole familly and except from being a child to protect she had no purpose

(now that i finished the series i guess it was just to make Braham becoming more of an adult with some more responsabilities especially now that Katie and Will were not around as much as before)

Anyway, i think Charlie would have been way more useful than Gracie because he was basically a mini-Will, that's maybe why he got killed aswell but he could have been more of an important character imo.

What's your thought on this guys

5 Comments
2024/03/05
19:52 UTC

27

How we can get a 4th season

With AI technology getting better and better by the month, one day we will have the ability to ourselves make the 4th season we were robbed of.

It could be next year, it could be 10 years, if there's any big brain colony fans reading... keep this idea in mind, help make it a reality for at least some of us in our lifetime.

15 Comments
2024/02/24
04:17 UTC

76

First watch through... upset beyond belief there isn't anything else.

Found the show after scrolling through Netflix reading descriptions, this quickly caught my attention, and after an episode I was hooked. Think this is the quickest I've ever binged a show. Took me about 5 days to watch all 3 seasons.

I think Season 1 & 2 are better than the third, I still enjoyed the third season but something about it just felt off to me.

After finishing season 3 and looking up a season 4, my stomach sank and I was on the verge of tears learning that season 3 was 6 years ago and there are no plans for anymore.

Honestly a top 10 show for me, such an interesting concept that focuses on areas that I've never really seen other sci-fi shows do.

Really, really bummed out, especially with how it ends and knowing there's no closure to be had.

If I was a billionaire or had ridiculous amounts of money to throw around, I'd use it to continue shows like this that deserve more. Marco Polo is another show that comes to mind.

8 Comments
2024/01/24
06:16 UTC

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So is it just me or does Broussard...

(Tory Kittles) look just like Denzel Washington? I mean mannerisms, walk, etc. it's amazing, noticed that the first thing I saw him in. If they ever need someone to play a young Denzel, he'd be perfect IMHO.

9 Comments
2024/01/24
04:56 UTC

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Without spoiling season 3, PLEASE explain to me what button Snyder pushes at the end of season 2

I just finished season 2 and have to go out, can’t start season 3 for a few days but I’m dying to know this one thing

2 Comments
2024/01/19
17:40 UTC

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Colonytv.com archive project

Hi everyone

Bit of a long shot, but was hoping there might be some code-savvy viewers out there that might want to look into saving the Colony website content.

So the main site has been "dead" for a number of years, and the archive.org backups don't work, you get either an infinite loading screen for the older archives, or just the WebGL map with no other functionality.

I have been trawling through the source code on archive.org trying to find static resources that might still work.

For example, there is/was a static page with interviews from random actors about the invasion here:

http://www.colonytv.com/stories/

Looking at the source code it has links to Flash videos, example here:

http://player.theplatform.com/p/OyMl-B/custom/select/media/bW0q2b0noDnV

The links sort of work, in that you can get a thumbnail, loading the link in a Flash friendly browser (as they are Flash videos) just gives the audio "this content is currently unavailable"

I'm not very conversant in JavaScript and a lot of the site uses it for pulling resources, so I was hoping there might be some people who can look at this code and see if we can rescue anything, in particular things like the game files, images, videos. The URL is still live for the time being, but it's only a matter of time before someone pulls the plug, so it might be the last chance to grab any resources before everything becomes lost media.

Thanks

1 Comment
2024/01/08
13:49 UTC

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Chatgbt offered a conclusion to Colony....

ChatGPT A satisfying conclusion for "Colony" could have involved a resolution to the alien occupation, revealing more about the extraterrestrial forces and their motives. Additionally, tying up character arcs and providing closure for major plotlines would have enhanced the overall satisfaction for viewers. A balance between answering key questions and leaving some mysteries could have made for a compelling and memorable ending. ChatGPT

5 Comments
2023/12/30
23:52 UTC

35

Just finished Colony; anything else good?

Hey guys,

I just finished watching Colony and I am a little bummed that it was cancelled as I really enjoyed the story. Unfortunately, I read that USA Network wouldn't sell the rights and thus another studio/network cannot pick it up.

So, what other good grounded sci-fi shows would you guys recommend?

I have seen the Expanse and Battlestar Galactica, and loved them both. Like Colony, they both had a lot of socio-political elements to them, which I really enjoy.

37 Comments
2023/12/30
17:05 UTC

17

Show most similar to Colony?

In your opinion which show is the most similar to Colony?

19 Comments
2023/12/10
23:59 UTC

15

3rd rewatch

Just finished my 3rd rewatch of the show and just wow. I end up coming back to this show every year and a half because there is honestly nothing like it. The ending still pisses me off but I know there's nothing that could of been done, thanks USA.

Wish we got something to wrap up the story. I know there was ideas posted in a podcast etc but doesn't beat watching the actual thing. So much untapped lore and potential, in both the actors and story. Shame.

If anyone else knows any shows/movies/books that are similar drop them below, thanks.

5 Comments
2023/12/05
08:26 UTC

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I feel betrayed by this show and not because of the ending

Is this show not one of these which have a crazy good plot but end up in a basic drama/Action-show? I feel like there are so many shows like this out there. Colony: Aliens took over the earth, but most of the time the focus is not about them, its more about the average drama between humans, fighting groups, colliding conflicts. We only get little pieces of the interesting stuff(alien plot line) here and there so they keep us on track. Its basically making us addicted and wanting the shot over and over again. Its a really cheap way to make a show without putting any story or effort into it. My guess is that this show wasn't even planned out a bit. They just made things up on the way and never planned to actually give us anything substantial on the story. Yea s3 ending seemed like now we get the real deal. Honestly: I doubt it. We would still don't get more of the good part of this show.

A lot of shows do the exact same thing, like leftovers(2% of the earth population just disappears, but the show is just about average life with a few plot scenes here and there), travelers(time travel to stop huge catastrophes in the past, ends up to be an average action show due to lack of information about the time travel and the future in the show).

And I really feel these writers spit us fans in the face. They turn us on with a really interesting plot, but then they don't deliver. And even if this show had 10 seasons, they would not deliver. If the show makes good numbers, fine, they move on without creating any actual content for us, if the show makes bad numbers, fine, they cancel the show.

We have so many questions about the show. My guess, we would never get an answer to them anyway, even if we got 5 more seasons.

Sorry for the rant, I just started the rewatch and suddenly remembered again that this show is one of these... and I absolutely hate it because I love the plot so much. You could actually do a masterpiece with this, but this would take actual effort in story writing.

6 Comments
2023/12/01
00:24 UTC

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Colony SCI-FI tv show - SOS - ⚠️🛑⚠️CAN SOMEBODY HELP ANSWER THESE ⁉️⁉️⁉️⚠️🛑⚠️ @r/Colony @Colony

HI FELLOW COLONY FANS! I have been rewatching colony from season 1 to season 3 and have some BURNING QUESTIONS I feel like I need to have answered! I hate how the show was canceled so the answers and things left open ended for future seasons will never get answered. I wonder if anyone on here has any answers or ideas or thoughts on these questions i have. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Please give me your thoughts and ideas and let’s talk about them. I’m sure you guys have some awesome feedback to share too!

What was the greatest day as a whole?

What colonies are there or would there be?

Is the hosts rogue AI that the Demi’s created?

What was the “stolen host vehicle” that the Seattle colony had exactly? What was the story on that?

Who were the people inside the cryogenic pods supposed to be for? Restarting the human race after the Demi war?

Was there supposed to be a “president general” in charge of all usa colonies?

0 Comments
2023/11/30
04:31 UTC

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UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT COLONY TV SHOW NEEDING ANSWERS!! Help!

HI FELLOW COLONY FANS! I have been rewatching colony from season 1 to season 3 and have some BURNING QUESTIONS I feel like I need to have answered! I hate how the show was canceled so the answers and things left open ended for future seasons will never get answered. I wonder if anyone on here has any answers or ideas or thoughts on these questions i have. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Please give me your thoughts and ideas and let’s talk about them. I’m sure you guys have some awesome feedback to share too!

What was the greatest day as a whole?

What colonies are there or would there be?

Is the hosts rogue AI that the Demi’s created?

What was the “stolen host vehicle” that the Seattle colony had exactly? What was the story on that?

Who were the people inside the cryogenic pods supposed to be for? Restarting the human race after the Demi war?

Was there supposed to be a “president general” in charge of all usa colonies?

15 Comments
2023/11/30
04:24 UTC

18

Colony season 4

hey, i am going to make a book for season 4 of colony. If anyone has any good story points. I have some but i need some help making more details and maybe if anyone really wants to, i would be open to sharing a copy whens its done.

I know the first episode will be the Host are fighting the way, we see bowman open up on a battlefield, drones and other RAP tech flying around. Then we see his return to a military camp, my thought with this storyline being like Atriox and the covenant.

Second episode will showcase the seattle colony getting the last of the Transitional authority command staff, we see some red hats and the grey hats as the shield is getting fired on. We get to see Gracie get a vist from Snyder who tells her whats going on and what her father did. Bram is ordered to be drafted, we learn the war against the other aliens is winnable.

12 Comments
2023/11/29
01:56 UTC

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Season 4 in any media?

Hi. I found the show after watching Jericho because of the cancellation itch... little did I know eh.

I was wondering if there was a continuation in any form of media like how Jericho got a graphic novel.

Is there a season 4 still on the cards? Do we know what the endgame was supposed to be?

I'm in a state of frustration and just need answers.

5 Comments
2023/10/07
09:30 UTC

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Does the show have a proper ending or was it abruptly cancelled? No spoilers please

I just started the show and really like it but, after seeing it only ran for three seasons, want to know if I should prepare for the disappointment of not having a proper ending. I tried to google the same thing for the last show I watched and instead of a simple yes or no it gave away the ending.

28 Comments
2023/10/02
06:49 UTC

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There has been a real shortage of sci-fi TV shows and movies in the same genre for some time now.

I'm very disappointed to see this show canceled. I believe there has been a real shortage of sci-fi TV shows and movies in the same genre for some time now. 'The Expanse' was another excellent TV series that ended prematurely, but it did get 6 seasons (although Season 6 had just 4 episodes). It's worth mentioning that the show moved around from network to streaming. I'd highly recommend reading the books that 'The Expanse' TV show is based on.

8 Comments
2023/09/10
21:16 UTC

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