For All Mankind is an American science fiction streaming television series created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi for Apple TV+. The series presents an alternate history depicting what would have happened if the global space race had never ended after the Soviet Union succeeded in the first crewed Moon landing ahead of the United States. The show explores the technological, political, and personal implications of this altered timeline across decades. It balances thrilling space exploration with complex character dramas and political intrigue, offering a realistic and compelling take on an alternate version of history. It premiered on Apple TV+ on November 1, 2019.
- Joel Kinnaman as Edward "Ed" Baldwin
- Michael Dorman as Gordo Stevens (Seasons 1-3)
- Sarah Jones as Tracy Stevens (Seasons 1-3)
- Shantel VanSanten as Karen Baldwin (Seasons 1-3)
- Wrenn Schmidt as Margo Madison
- Krys Marshall as Danielle Poole
- Cynthy Wu as Kelly Baldwin
- Casey Johnson as Danny Stevens (Seasons 2-3)
- Coral Peña as Aleida Rosales (Seasons 2-4)
- Edi Gathegi as Dev Ayesa (Seasons 3-4)
For All Mankind has garnered generally positive reviews.
- IMDb: 8.0/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: The show has a generally favorable score across its seasons, with Season 4 having a 83% rating based on reviews. Earlier seasons show similar positive ratings.
- Metacritic: Metacritic provides a score of 75/100 based on critic reviews, indicating generally favorable reviews.
The series has been praised for its compelling storytelling, strong performances, and realistic depiction of space exploration. It has also received critical acclaim for its exploration of alternate history and its examination of political and social issues.
For All Mankind currently has 4 seasons, with a total of 40 episodes. Each season advances the timeline roughly a decade.
- Season 1 (2019): 10 episodes
- Season 2 (2021): 10 episodes
- Season 3 (2022): 10 episodes
- Season 4 (2023-2024): 10 episodes
The series has been renewed for a fifth season.
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