US EditionMass Effect TV Series Won't Retread Shepard's Story And Will Be Set After The Original Trilogy
The series will continue Mass Effect's narrative beyond Commander Shepard's story, promising fresh characters and plots in the expansive universe, BioWare said.
- On Nov. 7, BioWare confirmed the Mass Effect TV series will tell an original story set after the original Mass Effect trilogy and not retread Commander Shepard's arc in a blog post for N7 Day.
- On Nov. 7, BioWare revealed the Mass Effect series update during N7 Day, with Mike Gamble saying they are partnering closely with Amazon and the writers room is progressing.
- Doug Jung will serve as showrunner and executive producer, Daniel Casey as writer and executive producer, with Mike Gamble, Ari Arad, and Karim Zreik also executive producing.
- The franchise has never established a single canon, and adapting player choices in the original trilogy risks alienating fans due to differing Commander Shepard portrayals.
- An Amazon listing showed a Q4 2026 production window, and Gamble reiterated that Electronic Arts and BioWare remain committed to more Mass Effect stories while developing Mass Effect 5.
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