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'For All Mankind' Spin-Off 'Star City' Will Make You Want to Know More About the Soviet Space Program
On Friday, Apple TV premiered the first two episodes of 'Star City,' a spin-off of the alternate-history space race drama 'For All Mankind' set in a parallel universe where the Soviet Union reached the Moon first.
The series explores the 1970s space race from the Soviet Union's perspective, following cosmonauts and engineers at Star City, the USSR's Cape Canaveral-esque mission control, as they pursue increasingly dangerous missions.
Leading the ensemble are British performers Anna Maxwell Martin as senior KGB official Lyudmilla Raskova and Rhys Ifans as the Soviet Chief Designer, navigating Cold War tensions and KGB surveillance.
With a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the series has earned immediate critical praise. The eight-episode first season releases new installments each Friday, concluding with the finale on July 10.
Offering newcomers an accessible entry point, Star City functions as a darker, espionage-driven companion to the original franchise. The series continues weekly on Apple TV, expanding the alternate-history universe.