Ascension

2011

4.3

46 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (3)

1 Episode 1 & 2

12/15/14

Fifty-one years into the Ascension’s journey to find a new world, the first murder onboard the spaceship reveals the cracks in the isolated community.

2 Ascension - Ascension

12/15/14

Gault investigates an explosion on Ascension and Enzmann deals with a consultant Director Warren has hired to investigate Stokes’ death and keep an eye on him.

3 Ascension

12/16/14

Lorelei reveals a secret from beyond the grave that disrupts Ostara and provokes a power struggle on Ascension.

About this show

In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship’s population to question the true nature of their mission.

Ratings and reviews

4.3

46 reviews

Dr Gareth Davies

February 22, 2015

It's described as 1&2 but it isn't. UPDATE: turns out it IS both. There were 6 x 45 min episodes (incl ads) made but they're provided as 3 x 1 hour episodes without ads. I've changed my rating to reflect the show which is really enjoyable and original.

John John

January 6, 2016

very good TV show, I have never heard of it before stumbling across it on google play and I have been enjoying it very much. Its well acted, with a good cast and the production values are bang on. I like the premise of a generational ship launched in the 1960's, it's interesting to see how culture on Earth and on the ship have diverged. this is a spoiler free review so I wont mention the story, but I highly recommend this mini series to anyone, not just sci-fi fans.

Oblivion Bar

December 28, 2017

A surprisingly good series which I stumbled upon as others appear to have. Well acted and plotted, interesting concept, and sadly too little of it!

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