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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
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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 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 Haris T @HarisTz Jul 7 It's simply crazy how they decided to cancel this great series. Very smart idea and a magnificent lead couple. See more anna j Mar 5 This show was great and I'm so disappointed that it was canceled. I don't understand why the company, Amazon, makes billions of dollars but can't seem to keep these banger shows going. Outer Range is another awesome show that they let slip away. I guess I shouldn't invest my time or money into prime any more. They will just let me down. Fallout is probably next. See more Louis G Feb 20 Slow burn is an understatement. Couldn't get past the second episode. Pacing was bad, too slow. In a sea of poo, mediocrity rises to the top. See more Ashshawna F 12/08/2024 It was great show wish another season was made...love that it was a builder kept me on my toes binge watching it was perfect. Specially on a day of relaxation. See more Read all reviews
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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