Nostrovia! We finally got our 1st look at Apple TV's 'Star City,' the Soviet 'For All Mankind' spinoff
Summary
A new sci-fi series launching in May explores the evolution of the space race from a unique perspective. The publication highlights how this fresh narrative promises to captivate audiences with its innovative take on a historic rivalry.
Key Insights
What is the alternate history premise of 'Star City' and how does it relate to 'For All Mankind'?
In the alternate history of 'Star City,' the Soviet Union lands the first human on the Moon in 1969, unlike real history where the U.S. did so; this spinoff explores that pivotal moment from the Soviet perspective, focusing on cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers behind the Iron Curtain, expanding the 'For All Mankind' universe which previously depicted it from the American side.
What is 'Star City' referring to in the context of the series?
'Star City' alludes to the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in the Soviet Union, nicknamed 'Star City,' which serves as a key setting for the series depicting life within the Soviet space program.
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