Apple TV’s ‘For All Mankind’ Spinoff ‘Star City’ Is a Flawless Alt-History Thriller: TV Review
Apple TV's new spinoff series 'Star City' explores an alternative history where the Soviet Union lands on the moon first. The show delves into the lives of characters within the Soviet space program, highlighting themes of paranoia and ambition. With strong performances and a gripping narrative, 'Star City' stands out as a compelling addition to the 'For All Mankind' universe.
- ▪The series is set in an alternate history where the Soviet Union beats the United States to the moon.
- ▪It features characters like Irina Morozova, who works in the surveillance department of Star City.
- ▪The show is praised for its intense storytelling and character development.
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Home TV Reviews May 29, 2026 6:15am PT Apple TV’s ‘For All Mankind’ Spinoff ‘Star City’ Is a Flawless Alt-History Thriller: TV Review By Aramide Tinubu Plus Icon Aramide Tinubu Latest ‘The Four Seasons’ Season 2 Is Sadder and More Subdued: TV Review 1 day ago Nicolas Cage’s ‘Spider-Noir’ Is a Beautiful Bore: TV Review 7 days ago The Duffer Brothers ‘The Boroughs’ Is a Captivating Sci-Fi Horror For the Ages: TV Review 1 week ago See All Apple TV In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to land on the moon. In Apple TV’s alternative-history sci-fiction drama “For All Mankind,” which premiered in 2019, creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi illustrate what might have happened if the Soviet Union had actually beaten the United States to the moon.
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