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Season 1 – Star City

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In this expansion of the "For All Mankind" universe, experience a what-if take on the global space race from the Soviet Union perspective; go behind the Iron Curtain, where it's more dangerous on the ground than in space.
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Star City — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Taut, ambitious, and impressively self-assured, Star City proves a worthy expansion of the For All Mankind universe with its blend of political intrigue and human drama.

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Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times Jun 9, 2026
4/5
Star City has the slow-burn terror of a paranoid period spy drama, with the added theatrics of a space thriller. Go to Full Review David Opie Empire Magazine Jun 2, 2026
4/5
Star City is cold and claustrophobic where For All Mankind is caring and cheerful, which makes for a gripping inversion of Apple's sci-fi drama — inspiring awe of a very different kind. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall What's Alan Watching? (Ghost.io) Jun 1, 2026
The good news is that I felt substantially more engaged by Star City than I have by the parent show the last couple of seasons, and there are clear ways the spinoff differentiates itself from its predecessor besides the setting. Go to Full Review William Schwartz Book & Film Globe Aug 16, 2026
It’s a strangely counterintuitive message to suggest that while the power of science can melt even Richard Nixon’s heart, it could only inspire Leonid Brezhnev’s Soviet Union to become still eviller. Go to Full Review Mike BC But Why Tho? Aug 12, 2026
8.5/10
Star City begs the question, "What if Russia had made it to the moon first?" But perhaps it’s asking far more... The series inherently asks us, "What would you do?" The result is a show that is entertaining but, more importantly, thought-provoking. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Jul 31, 2026
66/100
There is some generally good television here even if it wasn’t what I wanted, needed, or expected. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom R @RT26773826 Sep 20, 2026 So well done you probably won't even mind that unbelievable ending or that nobody really attempted an accent, so Soviet Russia is apparently 100% British. See more Frankie D @Frankie502 Sep 3, 2026 Really enjoyed this one. It took a little while to find its footing, but once I got into the story I was completely hooked. See more Doris M @DorisM966 Aug 31, 2026 I wasn't completely sold after the first couple of episodes, but this really grew on me. The world-building is great and the story gets much more interesting once all the pieces start coming together. Episode six was honestly fantastic. See more S A @Moviepopcornjoy Aug 30, 2026 Very good storyline. It’s was well acted. See more Lakisha A @LakiBot Aug 30, 2026 It's similar to For All Mankind in style but with the added drama of the the oppressive evil of Soviet era, See more Rain R @RT82913162 Aug 29, 2026 Absolutely brilliant. Superb acting, wonderful story line, great filming. I thought For All Mankind was my favourite show ever but Star City is even better. Absolutely remarkable. See more Read all reviews
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Matt Wolpert

Creator

Ben Nedivi

Creator

Ronald D. Moore

Creator

Rhys Ifans

Chief Designer

Adam Nagaitis

Valya

Agnes O'Casey

Irina

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 29, 2026 The Eyes The Soviet Union reignites the race to the Moon—but this time, with a daring mission to send a woman. Details Episode 2 Aired May 29, 2026 A Bear on a Chain In this expansion of the "For All Mankind" universe, experience a what-if take on the global space race from the Soviet Union perspective; go behind the Iron Curtain, where it's more dangerous on the ground than in space. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 5, 2026 Bad Dancer Irina has an unexpected encounter; the Soviets scramble to maintain dominance on the moon. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 12, 2026 Fame begins to take its toll on Anastasia; Irina tracks a crucial lead. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 19, 2026 Bite Your Elbow Pressure mounts on all fronts as fear sets in. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 26, 2026 The fallout in Star City causes plans to unravel. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 3, 2026 Plow Deep Loyalties are tested by a new power structure. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 10, 2026 The Wolves A revelation sparks a desperate race against time. Details

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Star City — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Maril Davis, Kasia Adamik, Andrew Chambliss, Steve Oster
Creator
Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi, Ronald D. Moore
Screenwriter
K.C. Scott
Network
Apple TV
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 29, 2026
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