The Tripods

Season 1

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Earth has been conquered by an alien race known as the Masters using their giant Tripods. When humans reach the age of sixteen, they must undergo a process known as capping which places their mind under the control of the conquerors. In 2089, having learned the truth, cousins Will and Henry Parker embark on a journey to the White Mountains in search of a group of free men.

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13 Episodes

A Village in England - July, 2089 A.D.
E1
A Village in England - July, 2089 A.D.The story begins with the capping of Jack, one of Will Parker's friends. Will's community looks to be living in the 1800s as there are no machines or electrical devices, although Tripods are commonplace. In preparing for the capping of Jack, Will and Henry deliver food to vagrants which are people whose capping didn't go well. Living among them is Ozymandias who reveals to Will the secret of the White Mountains where men live free. Jack is capped, and returns to the village as a controlled mind. Will and Henry start their voyage to the White Mountains.
England - July, 2089 A.D.
E2
England - July, 2089 A.D.Two cousins, Will and Henry Parker, resist the capping process. Under the guidance of a man named Ozymandias, they flee their homes in search of other free humans who are hiding in the White Mountains.
The English Channel - July, 2089 A.D.
E3
The English Channel - July, 2089 A.D.Will and Henry eventually make the crossing to France only to be arrested on their arrival. In jail they meet a new friend who promises to help them escape, and join them on their trip to The White Mountains.
France - July, 2089 A.D.
E4
France - July, 2089 A.D.After escaping from prison with a new friend named Beanpole, Will and Henry travel to Paris, which is a ruined city inhabited by dangerous people.
Chateau Ricordeau, France - July 2089 A.D.
E5
Chateau Ricordeau, France - July 2089 A.D.Will becomes ill, and the three companions go into hiding at the Chateau Ricordeau. Will ends up in a romantic triangle with the daughter of a count named Eloise and the Duc de Sarlat.
Chateau Ricordeau, France - July 2089 A.D.
E6
Chateau Ricordeau, France - July 2089 A.D.Will and Eloise´s relationship blossoms into love. This becomes a problem, as he must choose between her and continuing on to the White Mountains.
Chateau Ricordeau, France - August 2089 A.D.
E7
Chateau Ricordeau, France - August 2089 A.D.Will stays behind as Henry and Beanpole leave to continue the quest. Will discovered that Eloise has been capped.
Chateau Ricordeau, France - August 2089 A.D.
E8
Chateau Ricordeau, France - August 2089 A.D.Eloise is taken away to serve the Tripods will in a tournament. Will gives up on her and leaves to catch up with Henry and Beanpole, but is captured again by Tripods. The Tripods set him free to find his friends, but why?
France - September, 2089 A.D.
E9
France - September, 2089 A.D.The Tripods strategy is revealed when a homing bug is found in Will. The device is removed, but it´s a bloody accomplishment and he is left very weak. Now they are trapped in a tunnel.
France - September, 2089 A.D.
E10
France - September, 2089 A.D.Winter is coming, and Will wants to find the White Mountains soon, but Henry and Beanpole want to stay at with the Vichot family. However, Jeannie Vichot´s fiance is a black guard, and he´s checking the boys out.
France - October, 2089 A.D.
E11
France - October, 2089 A.D.Having left the Vichot family, the trio struggles to reach the White Mountains. They try to steal some food, but end up being chased into a forest by black guards.
France - October, 2089 A.D
E12
France - October, 2089 A.DThe boys are caught and put on trial for stealing bread, and Daniel again faces the possibility of capping. Again they escape, but get lost and end up in Tripod country.
The White Mountains - November, 2089 A.D.
E13
The White Mountains - November, 2089 A.D.A Tripod is destroyed. Racing towards the White Mountains, the black guards capture the boys and an interrogation begins.