Away
American astronaut Emma Green must leave her husband and teenage daughter behind to command an international space crew embarking upon a treacherous mission. A series about hope, humanity and how we need one another if we are to achieve impossible things.
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Plot Summary
The series follows Emma Green, an American astronaut who commands the first mission to Mars. As she leads a crew of international astronauts, she must also contend with the personal sacrifices she made to join the mission, leaving behind her husband and teenage daughter. The journey is fraught with peril, both external and internal, testing the crew's resolve and their relationships.
Critical Reception
Away received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Hilary Swank's performance and the show's visual aesthetics and emotional depth, but some found the pacing and plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong lead performance by Hilary Swank.
- Commended for its visually stunning depiction of space travel.
- Criticized by some for its slow pacing and familiar narrative tropes.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the show's exploration of the human element in space exploration, particularly the emotional toll on astronauts and their families. The performances were often highlighted as a strong point, though some viewers felt the plot lacked originality.
Fun Fact
The series was originally developed for the FX network before moving to Netflix.
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