Away: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: September 4, 2020

Summary: Astronaut Emma Green (Hilary Swank) leaves behind her husband (Josh Charles) and daughter (Talitha Bateman) for a dangerous mission to Mars in this drama written by Jason Katims and Jessica Goldberg.

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Home
Air Date: September 4, 2020
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S1:E9. Spektr
Air Date: September 4, 2020
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S1:E8. Vital Signs
Air Date: September 4, 2020

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Terry Terrones

Sep 2, 2020

In some ways this series, with its own Academy Award winner in Hilary Swank, feels like “Gravity: The Series.” However, due to its episodic nature, it goes much deeper than a film can when it comes to chronicling the sacrifice, complexities and thrill the people on this kind of mission would experience. A riveting TV series, “Away” is well worth your time. Read full review

Amy Amatangelo

Aug 28, 2020

An issue-free mission to Mars doesn’t make for compelling television. So in every episode there is a major and often life-threatening issue for the crew to deal with. This could try our patience as the seasons progress (much like June’s almost-escapes from Gilead have on The Handmaid’s Tale). But for the inaugural 10 episodes it works perfectly, particularly the taut middle episode that have the crew facing a daunting crisis. Read full review

Stephen Robinson

Sep 1, 2020

Everyone’s well-intentioned, fundamentally decent, and capable. There are no villains, only complicated situations. When someone suggests it’s better for an astronaut to die in space a hero than return home a coward, the argument feels profound, not diabolical. This makes the series dramatically frustrating at times, but given our current social and political climate, it’s also refreshing. Read full review

Meghan O'Keefe

Aug 28, 2020

The new series is incredibly watchable, but flails when it comes to knowing what to focus on. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Sep 4, 2020

The generic storylines and occasionally cringe-inducing dialogue feel like a particular waste given how capably the show captures the majesty of space. ... It’s the smaller-scale issues that hit the balance between exoticism and relatability that the rest of the series has so much trouble locating. But as the season chugs along, the team-building takes the form of crew members giving each other nonstop inspirational speeches. Read full review

Rob Owen

Sep 3, 2020

“Away” tries to build the backstories of its characters through flashbacks but these tend to be as predictable as the outcome of the “dramatic turn” each episode takes. Read full review

The Independent Ed Cumming

Sep 4, 2020

Swank commits admirably to her role, frankly beyond what she ought to be able to do with the script, but even her shoulders, and the rest of the Atlas’s crew, aren’t broad enough to carry us away. Read full review

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torode

Sep 5, 2020

If you're looking for hard sci-fi, this is not the series for you. There is a much stronger focus on interpersonal relationships and how they fare both in close quarters, and at great distances. Be prepared to suffer through the flashbacks into each character's history, which are honestlyIf you're looking for hard sci-fi, this is not the series for you. There is a much stronger focus on interpersonal relationships and how they fare both in close quarters, and at great distances. Be prepared to suffer through the flashbacks into each character's history, which are honestly not that compelling. But there are some truly heartwarming moments.… Expand

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KBacher

Sep 16, 2020

Although “Away” is ostensibly about humanity’s first expedition to Mars, that’s merely the spectacular setting for a drama that’s really about more intimate and universal themes: family, ambition, faith, hope, and our shared humanity. The production values are eye popping, but it’s theAlthough “Away” is ostensibly about humanity’s first expedition to Mars, that’s merely the spectacular setting for a drama that’s really about more intimate and universal themes: family, ambition, faith, hope, and our shared humanity. The production values are eye popping, but it’s the complexity of the script that makes the series stand out. Again and again the show turns away from clichés and easy answers, choosing instead a more challenging but ultimately more satisfying alternative. The filmmakers believe in the material enough to let it breathe, without filling every frame with noise and urgency. Instead, every scene feels intimate, and by the end of the first ten episodes, you genuinely care about every character.

On many occasions I was reminded of the movie “Arrival,” with its complex themes, stunning visuals, and subtle musical score. Both ask more of their audience than most dramas, but also deliver more in return. I can’t wait for season 2.… Expand

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Axeface

Sep 11, 2020

I played this show the moment it appeared on Netflix because I love sci-fi and anything about space, so I went in expecting to watch some kind of run-of-the-mill sci-fi thriller that we are all used to, what I got was a family drama - not a genre I usually watch, but I really enjoyed thisI played this show the moment it appeared on Netflix because I love sci-fi and anything about space, so I went in expecting to watch some kind of run-of-the-mill sci-fi thriller that we are all used to, what I got was a family drama - not a genre I usually watch, but I really enjoyed this show. It's well acted, thought provoking and emotional and somehow still managed to scratch my sci-fi itch. A great show and i really hope they make another season. The only criticism I would make is that the emotional messages between some of the characters did take up a lot of time in many of the episodes, and at points it started to feel a little tiresome and repetitive - but this only lessened my enjoyment a little during a couple of episodes.… Expand

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Jburton395

Sep 30, 2020

It’s hard to believe after watching two shows that any NASA executive or psychological professional would allow this group to be together on a three year mission. Let’s hope it gets better

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dorout

Sep 19, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like this show is something that you watch when literally nothing else is peaks your interest; which is exactly what happened to me while I wait for my preferred shows to return to their normal schedule.

The acting was pretty good, but the context and the side stories were extremely boring. I feel like dividing each episode up to shine light on the side stories heavily takes away to the purpose -- which is a mission to mars centric story/show. The side stories were just bland and easily predictable as if it's just bloat. Not much effort was put into them. If more effort was put into individual roles each character had in the mission things would be different. All you know is a glimpse into the characters personal struggles and the bare minimum job roles (commander, engineer, botanist, an astronaut to represent China, and Ram I don't know exactly as it is unclear).

One thing in particular that drove me absolutely insane is the tether. Why in the seven hells are these ASTRONAUTS equipped with only a 5 foot tether? Seriously! I'd imagine if this were real life there would be numerous tethers available at varying lengths.

On the topic of astronauts, the dialogue is too simplistic. You would expect a higher level of conversation, but Netflix had to make this comprehensible for younger audiences. However, at the cost of the intelligence and critical thinking. That degrades the overall score as this is one of the most critical items in a story -- again, the dialogue.

Personally, this is not interesting in the slightest and I will not be watching s2. This show was extremely overhyped and incredibly overrated, no doubt. Now that I have seen what I am working with here, I would rather re-watch better tv shows and movies.… Expand

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UncleWillard

Sep 5, 2020

Ugh! What a melodramatic piece of crap. What is it with these sci-fi shows that feel the need to pad themselves with family/relationship **** over the **** mission? They're going to Mars for **** sake! That is the **** headline.

Of course we have to have waman issues. Any NASA director whoUgh! What a melodramatic piece of crap. What is it with these sci-fi shows that feel the need to pad themselves with family/relationship **** over the **** mission? They're going to Mars for **** sake! That is the **** headline.

Of course we have to have waman issues. Any NASA director who prioritizes putting a woman in command over the mission should be fired. No question if it had been a man whose spouse had a stroke, they'd send the woman commander in his place. Mission first!

And finally, where are the no-spill cups? Wtf are they doing with reg cups in mission control and on the moon base?! No **** way that would happen.… Expand

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PhilMarks

Oct 21, 2020

Stay Away. This is not about space. It is dishonest to promote this as being about the future of space travel. They could have simply locked these people in a room without cell phones.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E10. Home
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E9. Spektr
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E8. Vital Signs
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E7. Goodnight Mars
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E6. A Little Faith
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E5. Space Dogs
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E4. Excellent Chariots
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E3. Half the Sky
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E2. Negative Return
  Air Date: September 4, 2020
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  S1:E1. Go
  Air Date: September 4, 2020