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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.
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- E1 Chapter OneNext upDec 15, 2014 · 88 min · ★ 6.3
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The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances.
Guest stars: Lauren Lee Smith (Samantha Krueger), Amanda Thomson (Lorelei Wright), Brad Carter (John Stokes), Ryan Robbins (Duke Vanderhaus), Wendy Crewson (Katherine Warren), Al Sapienza (Councilman Rose), Ellie O'Brien (Christa Valis), John Ralston (Robert Bryce)
- E2 Chapter TwoDec 16, 2014 · 88 min · ★ 6.9
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Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School.
Guest stars: Lauren Lee Smith (Samantha Krueger), Amanda Thomson (Lorelei Wright), Brad Carter (John Stokes), Ryan Robbins (Duke Vanderhaus), Wendy Crewson (Katherine Warren), Al Sapienza (Councilman Rose), Ellie O'Brien (Christa Valis), John Ralston (Robert Bryce)
- E3 Chapter ThreeDec 17, 2014 · 88 min · ★ 7.0
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The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship.
Guest stars: Lauren Lee Smith (Samantha Krueger), Amanda Thomson (Lorelei Wright), Brad Carter (John Stokes), Ryan Robbins (Duke Vanderhaus), Wendy Crewson (Katherine Warren), Al Sapienza (Councilman Rose), Ellie O'Brien (Christa Valis), John Ralston (Robert Bryce)
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Created by Philip Levens, Adrian Cruz
Tricia Helfer
Gil Bellows
Brian Van Holt
Andrea Roth
Brandon P Bell
Jacqueline Byers
Tiffany Lonsdale
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YouShouldKnowNov 25, 2023
There are TV shows that make you feel like you're really there - this isn't one of those. It's not entirely clear whether it's the acting, the set, the colors, or something else, but everything feels so obviously acted that giving into the Sci-Fi illusion is very difficult. To make matters worse, the first episode gives away a major plot point which veers the entire story in another direction. I was barely hanging on, but the reveal made me quit. It's a bit of a pity as it… Read more
could've gone a completely other way.