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troutman · 02-09-2021, 08:49 AM

I think this Apple TV+ series deserves a thread - Season 2 starts on February 19th, and it is already renewed for a third season.

https://tv.apple.com/us/show/for-all...dbqcf11k76mkp7

Season 2 Trailer:

Spoiler!

I enjoy this show as a NASA nerd - I have been to Cape Canaveral, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

For All Mankind presents an alternate history where Russia landed on the moon first, where Russia put the first woman on the moon, where Ted Kennedy is President after Nixon. The success of the Russians puts pressure on the US to extend the Apollo program to develop a moon base.

The scenes on the moon are visually stunning and realistic. The moon is a desolate place that I don't think I would want to visit in person.

There is a mix of real historic characters like Armstrong, Aldrin and Deke Slayton, plus a number of fictional astronauts and characters. The Russians remain mysterious and we do not see them directly at all.

The 70s setting is well done - the cars, the fashion, the music, everyone smoking.

Most of the men do not come across very well - they are selfish and ambitious. The women are ambitious too, but we see them sacrificing more often. All of the characters are dealing with some kind of sadness. The astronauts are merely human, not super-human.

I think my favorite characters are Margo Madison, Tracy Stevens and Deke Slayton. It is fun to see the Presidents speaking from the White House in private moments. Molly Cobb's husband is a hoot.

What are the Russians up to? Will the series go on to Mars? What will be the role of the young latina girl Aleida?

02-09-2021, 08:49 AM	#1
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	For All Mankind I think this Apple TV+ series deserves a thread - Season 2 starts on February 19th, and it is already renewed for a third season. https://tv.apple.com/us/show/for-all...dbqcf11k76mkp7 Season 2 Trailer: Spoiler! YouTube Video I enjoy this show as a NASA nerd - I have been to Cape Canaveral, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. For All Mankind presents an alternate history where Russia landed on the moon first, where Russia put the first woman on the moon, where Ted Kennedy is President after Nixon. The success of the Russians puts pressure on the US to extend the Apollo program to develop a moon base. The scenes on the moon are visually stunning and realistic. The moon is a desolate place that I don't think I would want to visit in person. There is a mix of real historic characters like Armstrong, Aldrin and Deke Slayton, plus a number of fictional astronauts and characters. The Russians remain mysterious and we do not see them directly at all. The 70s setting is well done - the cars, the fashion, the music, everyone smoking. Most of the men do not come across very well - they are selfish and ambitious. The women are ambitious too, but we see them sacrificing more often. All of the characters are dealing with some kind of sadness. The astronauts are merely human, not super-human. I think my favorite characters are Margo Madison, Tracy Stevens and Deke Slayton. It is fun to see the Presidents speaking from the White House in private moments. Molly Cobb's husband is a hoot. What are the Russians up to? Will the series go on to Mars? What will be the role of the young latina girl Aleida? Last edited by troutman; 02-09-2021 at 11:04 AM.