In a clear sign of its commitment to prestige science fiction and space-themed programming, Apple TV+ has announced a major expansion of its acclaimed alternate history series “For All Mankind“. Not only has the platform renewed the show for a fifth season, but it is also developing a brand-new spinoff series that will shift the focus to the Soviet space program.
The renewal of “For All Mankind” for a fifth season comes as no surprise, given the series’ critical acclaim and dedicated fanbase. Creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi will continue to guide the show’s exploration of an alternate timeline where the Soviet Union beat the United States in the race to the Moon.
However, the announcement of a Soviet-focused spinoff series, titled “Star City”, represents an exciting new chapter in the “For All Mankind” universe. Developed by Wolpert and Nedivi, the spinoff will delve into the lives of Soviet cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers as they navigate the high-stakes world of the space race.
“Our fascination with the Soviet space program has grown with every season of ‘For All Mankind’,” said Wolpert and Nedivi in a statement. “The more we learned about this secret city in the forests outside Moscow where the Soviet cosmonauts and engineers worked and lived, the more we wanted to tell this story of the other side of the space race.”
The decision to expand the “For All Mankind” universe reflects Apple TV+’s growing commitment to high-quality, thought-provoking science fiction programming. The platform has already found success with the epic “Foundation” series and the acclaimed “Constellation”, further solidifying its position as a premier destination for space-themed content.
“With each new season, ‘For All Mankind’ continues to build out a fascinating world and capture global audiences through high-quality storytelling that has been so skillfully developed by Ron, Matt and Ben,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.
As the streaming landscape continues to evolve, Apple TV+ appears poised to cement its status as a go-to platform for fans of prestige science fiction. With the renewal of “For All Mankind” and the addition of the Soviet-focused spinoff, the “For All Mankind” universe is set to expand in captivating and thought-provoking ways, further cementing Apple’s position as a leader in the space-themed entertainment genre.
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