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Star City – Season 1, Episode 2 A Bear on a Chain

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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, Episode 2

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Matt Wolpert

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Ben Nedivi

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Ronald D. Moore

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Rhys Ifans

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Adam Nagaitis

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Agnes O'Casey

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Star City — Season 1, Episode 2

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Leanne Butkovic IGN Movies 5d
7/10
Though these first two episodes feel more like exercises that set up the trajectory of Season 1, there are spurts of greatness that show off Star City’s potential in having its own clear vision (and version) of this alt-history timeline. Go to Full Review Denis Kimathi TV Fanatic May 29
4/5
Successfully establishes a distinct, sterile political-thriller identity, it frequently commits the opposite sin of its predecessor: it treats the actual space expeditions like a side mission to the bureaucratic paranoia of the Kremlin. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

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