procon
(15,805 posts)Fla Dem
(25,800 posts)pnwest
(3,296 posts)One friend criticized it as having been written by a "women should stay at home" devotee. Another called it "Lifetime In Space". I am a big fan of Hillary Swank, made it easier to overlook the problems with the story. I won't give away spoilers, but there's some wonky science and tired plot lines, but I'll be looking out for season two.
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(25,800 posts)TexasProgresive
(12,313 posts)Even though this group name starts with Netflix it is for all streaming services. Not everyone subscribes to Netflix
bif
(24,147 posts)So it's the only one I comment on.
TexasProgresive
(12,313 posts)Few are
bif
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(25,800 posts)Fla Dem
(25,800 posts)Really like the show and most of the characters.
There are some slow segments, mostly involving Hillary Swank's daughter (15) and her romantic involvement with a very nice guy who is 2 years older. Understand this is to lay groundwork and background for drama of crew being away from their families during their 3 year mission. Fast forwarded through them if they became too drawn out.
Also not thrilled the writers are hinting at romantic interests between Commander Emma Green (Swank) and Ram Arya (PanthakI) 2nd in command and medical doctor, also between Emma's husband Matt (Josh Charles) and Emma's friend Melissa. This just seems like a easy plot twists.
Appreciated the family background on all the crew members. Gave you a inkling of where they were coming from in their interactions and dialogue.
The space travel and events happening during the trip were at times filled with tension. During the entry into Mars atmosphere I think I was actually holding my breath.
Good series. Looking forward to the next season.
Beaverhausen
(24,587 posts)I really loved this series and I'm bummed there won't be more.
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(25,800 posts)Hilary Swank's popular humanist sci-fi was one of the streaming service's most promising new shows.
By Adrienne Westenfeld
Oct 20, 2020
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We left the crew of the Atlas just moments after they touched down on Mars, with the entirety of their 18-month stay on the Red Planet stretching out before them. Much to the shock and disappointment of fans around the world, we'll never find out what happens next, as Netflix has declined to renew the show for a second season. Struggling to make sense of why Netflix would cancel such a popular show? We are too, but we have a few theories as to why Away was axed.
Is Netflix Renewing Away For Season Two?
Netflix has cancelled Away after just one season. The announcement came down about six weeks after the show debuted on Netflix, right on the schedule that showrunner Jessica Goldberg told Esquire she expected to receive the news.
Why was Away Cancelled?
After it landed on Netflix on September 4th, Away rocketed into Netflixs top ten lineup, even earning the coveted #1 on Netflix spot. Away spent several weeks in the top 10 Nielsen streaming rankings, peaking at #2 for its first full week of release. The shows immediate popularity suggested a speedy renewal, yet we have a few theories as to why Away fell under the axe.
Away reportedly cost Netflix over $6 million per episode, making it one of the most expensive Netflix shows of all time. Certainly those big-budget special effects (fireball in space, anyone?) take time and money to produceperhaps more than Netflix was willing to spend.
More:
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a33992842/away-netflix-season-2/
pnwest
(3,296 posts)indeed - as is the cancellation of those other shows in the articke! Ozark?! Dead To Me?! Also veeeery disappointing!
bif
(24,147 posts)I thought it could go at least a couple more sessions. Great writing and acting. I really enjoyed it. What a bummer.