Wizards vs Aliens (2012)

Name: Wizards vs Aliens
Rating: 7.5

Rating: 7.5

Synopsis

Tom Clarke (a 16-year-old wizard) and Benjamin "Benny" Sherwood (a scientist) battle the forces of the Nekross, an alien species who are invading Earth to consume anything and anyone connected to magic.

First Air Date: 2012-10-29

Last Air Date: 2014-11-25

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 36

Created By: Phil Ford, Russell T Davies

Networks: CBBC

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Top Cast

Scott Haran as Thomas 'Tom' Clarke
Percelle Ascott as Benjamin 'Benny' Sherwood
Annette Badland as Ursula Crowe
Michael Higgs as Michael Clarke
Dan Starkey as Randal Moon
Jefferson Hall as Varg
Gwendoline Christie as Lexi
Brian Blessed as The Nekross King (voice)
Tom Bell as Technician Jathro 15
Alex Childs as Lady Lyzera

Seasons

None (2012)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Dawn of the Nekross (1) (2012-10-29)

Tom Clarke is hiding a huge secret - he's a teenage wizard! But when the magic-eating alien Nekross arrive on Earth, a battle for survival begins. Tom must use his magical powers to protect his family - but only the school geek, Benny, can help him against the plans of the Nekross King.
Ep. 2: Dawn of the Nekross (2) (2012-10-30)

With his gran trapped in outer space, Tom and Benny must go inside the mystical Chamber to ask the mysterious Randal Moon for help. But with time running out for Ursula, and Tom's dad joining in on the fight, can even a magical hobgoblin fight an enemy from beyond the Earth?
Ep. 3: Grazlax Attacks (1) (2012-11-05)

Tom’s quiet Saturday at Benny’s house becomes a thrilling fight for their lives when the vicious alien Grazlax hunts them down. The two boys must learn to fight together, combining Tom’s magic with Benny’s science, or the Nekross’s savage pet will succeed – and devour them!
Ep. 4: Grazlax Attacks (2) (2012-11-06)

In the Grazlax is out of control! But Tom’s used up all of his magic, and Benny’s scientific genius is useless against a creature from beyond the stars. It’s a race against time for both humans and Nekross, as the Grazlax menace grows – but will stopping the rampage leave any survivors at all?
Ep. 5: Rebel Magic (1) (2012-11-12)

When Tom meets another wizard called Jackson Hawke, he can’t resist dabbling in dangerous magic. Benny tries to warn him, to no avail, but all three lads are unaware of the Nekross getting closer and closer – and this time, alien Prince Varg is determined to make it personal.
Ep. 6: Rebel Magic (2) (2012-11-13)

Tom and Jackson take the fight to the Nekross, but their forbidden Grim Magic is taking its toll on Tom. Only Benny can help his best friend – but he’s been enchanted. Tom’s Dad and Gran Ursula fight to reach Tom in time, but dawn is rising, and the final confrontation is about to begin...
Ep. 7: Friend or Foe (1) (2012-11-19)

Lexi adopts human form and goes to Earth to capture Tom Clarke. Both are unaware that billionaire Stephanie Gaunt is watching – determined to prove that magic exists.
Ep. 8: Friend or Foe (2) (2012-11-20)

With Tom and Lexi held prisoner by Gaunt, the wizards and aliens must learn to work together to thwart Gaunt’s plans to combine magic and Nekross technology so she can rule the world!
Ep. 9: Fall of the Nekross (1) (2012-11-26)

Benny launches an attack on the Nekross ship using all the computers on Earth against the aliens. But the plan runs out of control, with terrifying consequences for both wizards and aliens alike.
Ep. 10: Fall of the Nekross (2) (2012-11-27)

Ursula plans radical action against Benny. Tom realises that the solution might lie with the ancient Stones of Burnt Hill. But if helping Benny means saving his enemy, what choice will Tom make?
Ep. 11: The Last Day (1) (2012-12-03)

While on a date with Katie, Tom sees someone from his past, and discovers the impossible has happened. His entire life will never be the same again.
Ep. 12: The Last Day (2) (2012-12-04)

With a powerful new ally by his side, Tom must bring his entire family together with Benny to destroy the Nekross Master Plan, before the whole of the Earth is changed forever.