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Season 1 – Night Sky

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Irene and Franklin York have kept secret a chamber that leads to a deserted planet, but the arrival of an enigmatic young man upends their quiet existence.
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Night Sky — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Night Sky reaches for the stars when it really should have settled on a feature length finish, but the combined supernova of J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek shines bright.

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John Doyle Globe and Mail 07/11/2022
It is a rare example of looking upon the elderly with only benign admiration, tenderness and authentic respect. Irene and Franklin are not cute codgers; they are fully formed characters whose strengths are more outsized than their frailties. Go to Full Review Andrew Male The Times (UK) 07/08/2022
... A show that is hypnotically strange, moving effortlessly between detective drama, sci-fi horror and elegiac rumination on life. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico The Playlist 05/31/2022
B
Every time that “Night Sky” threatens to drift off into something disposable, Simmons and Spacek shine, reminding everyone that they’re true stars. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 08/19/2024
2/5
With two very able actors as its protagonists, the series should’ve been able to achieve something new in the sci-fi genre. Instead, it repeats all that we have seen several times before, only to bring us a stale viewing of shows past. Go to Full Review Nuha Hassan Slay Away 09/04/2023
4/5
It’s bound to leave viewers contemplating the universe's secrets with its rich world-building and exploration of family dynamics. Go to Full Review Alison Lanier Pajiba 06/15/2022
The Night Sky is an undeniable misfire, but inside the slow first season is a gem of a story. I want to take the whole thing into Final Cut and chop it down to a short film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Marc M @MarcM Apr 27 This show was OK, but I agree with all the critical reviews already posted. The series drags on way too long. It's 8 episodes long and really could have been 6 or (better) even 4. The whole thing just drags on and on and becomes boring. Some themes get beaten to death with repeated similar scenes over and over. Other plot points are glossed over entirely. It all just needed to be tightened up. If they only had 2 or 4 hours to work with instead of 8, the whole thing would have been better. See more Joe D @RT53872997 Apr 10 sissy spaceek needed a bucket of blood dumped on her head, not to make you want to reach for rat poison. See more Drew S. @Up2Drew Apr 3 Nothing - NOTHING is resolved. JK Simmons is a terrific actor and always worth a watch. But it’s easy to just throw a bunch of plot lines out there, stretch everything out (through 8 episodes!) simply to set up Season Two … and then explain nothing. Skip it. See more Matteo P @RT26412791 Feb 22 Love it! A real shame it was cancelled. I hope they do a second season or a movie sequel to finish the stories. See more LAARA H @UrsulaAnn Jan 20 This is the slowest most boring piece of screen time I have EVER spent and a waste of good talent for sure (Sissy, Simmons) I mean I get that they are old and things move more slowly in their lives but it sure doesn't transfer to viewers in terms of appreciation and there are NO LIKABLE characters in this series!!! So you don't CARE about them. My guess is the director has NO IDEA how to entertain a viewer audience, and I simply gave up at episode six because I didn't want to turn into a skeleton before it ended and because I read that you don't get all the answers at the end of the season so damn if I'm going to put in more time for no resolution of the mystery. See more Oliver G @RT77841578 Nov 16 Good and fresh sci-fi. An absolute travesty that it was cancelled. I've re-watched a few times since it came out. See more Read all reviews
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Daniel C. Connolly

Creator

Holden Miller

Creator

Sissy Spacek

Irene York

J.K. Simmons

Franklin York

Chai Hansen

Jude

Kiah McKirnan

Denise York

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 20, 2022 To the Stars Irene and Franklin York have a secret; they have a chamber in their backyard that leads to a strange and deserted planet, but surprising truths make them reevaluate what they know about it. Details Episode 2 Aired May 20, 2022 La Capilla Franklin and Irene make a decision about the mysterious man from the Chamber; Stella grapples with revealing a family secret to her teenage daughter Toni. Details Episode 3 Aired May 20, 2022 The Caretaker As Irene discovers a new zest for life, Franklin becomes more suspicious of Jude; a visitor has something important to give Stella and Toni in Argentina. Details Episode 4 Aired May 20, 2022 Boilermakers Irene helps Jude look for someone he has lost; Franklin forms an unexpected bond; Stella begins her mission with help from an old friend. Details Episode 5 Aired May 20, 2022 Driving Lessons Irene goes to new lengths to help Jude; Stella and Denise visit places that haunt their past; Franklin gives Byron an unexpected gift. Details Episode 6 Aired May 20, 2022 Dear Franklin An appalling discovery divides Franklin and Irene; Tensions between Stella, Toni, and Nick reach new heights; Jude recruits Denise for his search. Details Episode 7 Aired May 20, 2022 Lake Driving Irene, Jude and Denise go on a road trip to find Gabriel, while Franklin and Byron take a journey of their own; Stella and Toni get to know Farnsworth. Details Episode 8 Aired May 20, 2022 Compensation Jude makes a tough decision, while Franklin and Irene reflect on recent events; Stella's mission brings her to the Yorks. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Daniel C. Connolly, Holden Miller
Executive Producer
Daniel C. Connolly, Holden Miller, Jimmy Miller, Philip Martin, Juan José Campanella, Sam Hansen
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 20, 2022