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Colony
Carlton Cuse · Series · 2016
What hooked you in Colony was the way it forces ordinary families to navigate the crushing moral compromises of living under occupation.
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Adaptation
Colony
Film · 2026
Books on the same thread
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins · Book · 2008
Shares a thread with Colony: Survival.
Like Colony, this story centers on the impossible choices forced upon individuals by a totalitarian regime, showing how personal survival often demands a dangerous, public act of rebellion.
Empire
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2007
Explores: Political Intrigue, Military Strategy, Social Collapse.
If the political tension of Colony kept you watching, this narrative offers a similar exploration of how fragile social order becomes when a nation faces an existential collapse.
The Man in the High Castle
Philip K. Dick · Book · 1992
Shares a thread with Colony: Occupation.
This exploration of occupied America mirrors the unsettling atmosphere of Colony, emphasizing the daily friction between maintaining a semblance of normalcy and participating in a clandestine resistance movement.
Under the Dome: A Novel
Stephen King · Book · 2009
Explores: Government Conspiracy, Isolation, Mass Hysteria.
You will recognize the claustrophobic anxiety of Colony here, as residents of a sealed-off town must grapple with the sudden, inexplicable loss of freedom and the breakdown of community.
Films on the same thread
Children of Men
Alfonso Cuarón · Film · 2006
Explores: Infertility, Societal Collapse, Hope in Darkness.
Just as Colony examines the struggle to protect one's family amidst societal decay, this film tracks a high-stakes journey through a crumbling world where hope is a dangerous commodity.
Serenity
Joss Whedon · Film · 2005
Explores: Rebellion against tyranny, Moral ambiguity, Found family.
This story captures the same spirit of rebellion against an overwhelming authority found in Colony, focusing on a small group whose loyalty to one another outweighs their personal safety.
District 9
Neill Blomkamp · Film · 2009
Explores: Xenophobia, Corporate Greed, Dehumanization.
This film shares the gritty, grounded depiction of alien presence seen in Colony, focusing on the dehumanizing effects of management systems that treat occupied populations as mere bureaucratic obstacles.
10 Cloverfield Lane
Dan Trachtenberg · Film · 2016
Explores: Paranoia, Gaslighting, Confinement.
This psychological thriller echoes the paranoia inherent in Colony, where the uncertainty of one’s captor’s true motives forces a desperate struggle to determine what is reality and what is lie.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Preamble
Sharon McMahon · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Critical thinking, Media literacy, Civic engagement.
If the real-world implications of the governance issues in Colony intrigued you, this podcast provides the analytical framework needed to understand the complex power dynamics shaping our own future.
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
This audio drama mirrors the survivalist intensity of Colony, following characters who must navigate the emotional cost of isolation and the fragile bonds of trust in a hostile universe.
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Common questions
Is Colony the 2016 TV show related to the 2026 movie?
The 2016 television series Colony and the 2026 film titled Colony share the same title, but they are separate productions. The 2016 series focuses on a family living in an occupied Los Angeles, while the 2026 film is a distinct adaptation.
What is the premise of the 2016 TV show Colony?
The 2016 series Colony follows a family attempting to survive in a near-future Los Angeles occupied by outside intruders. The narrative explores the difficult choices characters must make between staying together, collaborating with the new authorities, or joining the rebellion against the occupation.
Does Colony feature a rebellion against the occupiers?
Yes, the 2016 series Colony depicts a society split between those who collaborate with the occupying force to gain benefits and those who choose to rebel. The show focuses on the consequences faced by those who resist the authorities while trying to keep their family unit intact.
How should I choose between the 2016 show and 2026 movie of Colony?
You should choose based on your preference for format. The 2016 version is a television series centered on a family surviving an occupation in Los Angeles. The 2026 film is a separate adaptation. Both titles are named Colony, but they represent different projects.