COLLECTION · Series · 2014

Ascension

Name: Ascension
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Rating: 6.6

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.

Source: TMDB

* 6.6 (342)DramaFantasyScience FictionCanada · United States

Creators

Philip Levens · Adrian Cruz

Countries

Canada · United States

Studios

Syfy · UCP · Lionsgate Television · Blumhouse Television · Sea to Sky Entertainment · Levens · Thunderbird Entertainment

Age rating

TV-MA

ViolenceExplicit SexStrong LanguageDrug Use

Release

15/12/2014

Score

6.6 / 10 (342)

Where to watch

Free

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With ads

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Seasons and episodes

Specials

1 episodes · 2014

Episode 1. What is Ascension?

2014-12-05

The cast and crew of ASCENSION - Brian Van Holt, Gil Bellows, Tricia Helfer, Brad Carter, Brandon P Bell, Ryan Robbins, and David Brin - go behind the scenes of Ascension.

Miniseries

3 episodes · 2014

Episode 1. Chapter One

2014-12-15 · 88 min

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…

Episode 2. Chapter Two

2014-12-16 · 88 min

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;…

Episode 3. Chapter Three

2014-12-17 · 88 min

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…

Cast by season

Captain William Denninger

First Officer Oren Gault

Comments

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User reviews

YouShouldKnow

★ 5.0 / 10

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 could've gone a completely other way.

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Keywords

space missionmurderspacecovert operation