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COLLECTION · Series · 2017

Missions

The first manned mission to Mars is now approaching the red planet. The crew includes top-flight scientists and a young female psychiatrist, responsible for their mental health. But just as they are about to land, something goes wrong.

Source: TMDB
* 6.6 (82)FantasyScience FictionFrance
Directors
Julien Lacombe
Creators
Ami Cohen · Henri Debeurme · Julien Lacombe
Countries
France
Studios
OCS City · OCS · Empreinte Digitale
Runtime
26 min/ep
Age rating
TV-PG
Release
01/06/2017
Score
6.6 / 10 (82)

Awards and nominations

  • Series Mania , Critics' Prize (2017)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
10 episodes · 2017

The first manned mission to Mars is now approaching the red planet. The crew includes top-flight scientists and a young female psychiatrist, responsible for their mental health. But just as they are about to land, something goes wrong.

Ulysses
Episode 1. Ulysses
2017-06-01 · 26 min

The first manned mission to Mars is now approaching the red planet. The crew includes top-flight scientists and a young female psychiatrist, responsible for their mental health. But just as they are about to land, something goes wrong.

Mars
Episode 2. Mars
2017-06-01 · 26 min

To save their stricken craft a sub-team seeks salvage, but the trio’s discovery of a body means a surprisingly harsh reception on their return.

Survivor
Episode 3. Survivor
2017-06-08 · 26 min

Vladimir is not all he appears to be as natural disaster threatens the entire mission.

Stone
Episode 4. Stone
2017-06-08 · 26 min

The crew has a sobering encounter with potential rescuers, and Jeanne tries to hypnotize the enigmatic Komarov.

Alliance
Episode 5. Alliance
2017-06-15 · 26 min

Jeanne is shaken after the failed attempt to hypnotize Komarov enduring memory flashbacks from long ago. Gemma Williams from the Zillion 2 mission arrives and tries to reassure the Ulysse's crew about Goldstein's intentions. Meanwhile,…

Irène
Episode 6. Irène
2017-06-15 · 26 min

Is Komarov the 'unicorn' Earth-bound billionaire Goldstein hunts? As Jeanne leaves the spaceship to reach Thaumasia, Gramat tries a desperate gambit to regain the initiative on Mars, following her with Gemma as a hostage. Zillion's…

Fault
Episode 7. Fault
2017-06-22 · 26 min

Caught in a predicament, Jeanne is overwhelmed by the memories of her father. In Moscow in the 1960s, Vladimir Komarov is told that the Soyouz mission is doomed to failure. Meanwhile, the crew of Odysseus are encountering more and more…

Phoenix
Episode 8. Phoenix
2017-06-22 · 26 min

Jeanne, Simon and Gemma enter the excavated mountain discovering underground monuments and traces of a past life. Inside the ship, the crew members are under the threat of Doisneau and Wayne. Suddenly Irene wakes up.

Volodia
Episode 9. Volodia
2017-06-29 · 26 min

Jeanne and Simon discover Komarov on the mysterious glacier who reveals what his mission is while Jeanne learns more about what is required of her, becoming the Z2 crew’s prime target. On the ship, Wayne is now alone against the crew of…

Thunderstorm
Episode 10. Thunderstorm
2017-06-29 · 26 min

The survivors race for Zillion 2, but neither Gemma nor Goldstein (her boss on Earth) have rescue in mind. Simon decides to try anything to join Zillion 2 before the storm falls on them but Gemma refuses to take them with her; Meyer tries…

Season 2
Season 2
10 episodes · 2019

Five years have passed since the return of Ulysses' crew to Earth. The memories and traumas of the first trip to Mars still haunt every survivor of the mission. But a vision of Jeanne shared by each of them will change everything. From now on, they are sure of it: she is alive. Somewhere. Under the aegis of William Meyer and in the greatest secrecy, a new…

Dawn
Episode 1. Dawn
2019-09-05 · 26 min

A child faces a disturbing rite of passage in a strange community living off the beaten track.

Returns
Episode 2. Returns
2019-09-05 · 26 min

Two new crew members discover each other while organizing a new mission to Mars at the Meyer Space Center.

Evolution
Episode 3. Evolution
2019-09-05 · 26 min

While the space ship approaches Mars, Alessandra has new visions. In her community, Jeanne is facing the consequences of Atar's death.

Passage
Episode 4. Passage
2019-09-05 · 26 min

Jeanne encounters a mysterious man who seems to know her well while the Nausicaa mission is about to land on Mars.

Replicas
Episode 5. Replicas
2019-09-05 · 26 min

The crew follow Jeanne's footsteps.

Alice
Episode 6. Alice
2019-09-05 · 26 min

Komarov tells Jeanne that Ivan Goldstein did not lie to her. Once on the other side of the portal, the crew does not know how to react to Alice's revelations. The other side of the portal.

Fury
Episode 7. Fury
2019-09-05 · 26 min

Crew members discover traces of life in a strange forest; William Meyer decides to send Sam back to the spaceship.

Others
Episode 8. Others
2019-09-05 · 26 min

Meyer realizes it was a mistake to bring his daughter with him; Alan tells Sam to search for Alessandra.

Architects
Episode 9. Architects
2019-09-05 · 26 min

Sam and Alan raise questions about the origin of the portal; Jeanne is determined to return to Earth, but must search for someone first.

Singularity
Episode 10. Singularity
2019-09-05 · 26 min

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Season 3
Season 3
10 episodes · 2021
Samuel
Episode 1. Samuel
2021-12-23 · 26 min

Back from Mars alone, Sam finds Earth different from the world he left, so even the limited truths he can share seem insane. Inquisitor Peter Kaminski is intrigued.

Ockham’s Razor
Episode 2. Ockham’s Razor
2021-12-23 · 25 min

A provocative encounter revives traumatic memories for Peter, who seeks to exercise control over Sam’s situation, but fate intervenes.

The Key
Episode 3. The Key
2021-12-23 · 23 min

With new-found knowledge, Peter tracks down some familiar faces, until he meets his match and a deadly threat.

Dark Clouds
Episode 4. Dark Clouds
2021-12-23 · 22 min

Alice discovers uncomfortable genetic facts, causing emotional confrontations, while Sam’s cause of death is revealed, along with another mystery.

Empty-Handed
Episode 5. Empty-Handed
2021-12-23 · 25 min

A violent encounter lends urgency to Peter’s quest, while Jeanne’s mistrust increases, despite the reassurances of a companion.

A Separation
Episode 6. A Separation
2021-12-30 · 23 min

Jeanne is on the run, with reason to be paranoid. Peter shares his theory on her troubling situation.

Sanctuary
Episode 7. Sanctuary
2022-01-06 · 19 min

Jeanne and Alice are distressed, each trying to make sense of an insane situation, while Peter’s fate is unknown.

The Circle
Episode 8. The Circle
2022-01-13 · 23 min

The emotional toll on captive Jeanne makes her dangerously unstable, and a buried memory reveals the troubling truth of a death.

Memories of the Future
Episode 9. Memories of the Future
2022-01-20 · 24 min

While Jeanne must pick her path, Peter wavers about helping her. Alice pushes for teamwork despite having the most to lose.

Theogony
Episode 10. Theogony
2022-01-27 · 26 min

Doubts about helping Jeanne arise during the race to a mountain rendezvous. With the future uncertain, will Peter repeat the past?

Cast by season
Hélène Viviès
Hélène Viviès
Jeanne Renoir
Adriane Gradziel
Adriane Gradziel
Eva Müller
Clément Aubert
Clément Aubert
Simon Gramat
Mathias Mlekuz
Mathias Mlekuz
William Mayer
Côme Levin
Côme Levin
Basile Verhoeven
Vincent Londez
Vincent Londez
Ivan Goldstein
Nathan Willcocks
Nathan Willcocks
Edward Doisneau
Jean-Toussaint Bernard
Jean-Toussaint Bernard
Yann Bellocq
Giorgia Sinicorni
Giorgia Sinicorni
Alexandra Najac
Arben Bajraktaraj
Arben Bajraktaraj
Vladimir Komarov
Bernard Blancan
Bernard Blancan
Père de jeanne
Ben Homewood
Ben Homewood
Allan Brody
Natasha Andrews
Natasha Andrews
Gemma Williams
Mathias Mlekuz
Mathias Mlekuz
William Meyer
Shane Woodward
Shane Woodward
Adam wayne
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misubisu
★ 8.0 / 10
### **Review: *Missions (2017)*** **Score: 8/10** *Missions* (originally a French series) is a smart, ambitious, and psychologically intense science fiction drama that proves you don't need a Hollywood blockbuster budget to tell a compelling story about humanity's future among the stars. Focusing more on philosophical dilemmas and human dynamics than on action, it’s a cerebral and suspenseful series that earns high marks for its bold ideas and claustrophobic atmosphere. **What Works Brilliantly:** * **High-Concept, Grounded Storytelling:** The premise is instantly gripping: the first manned mission to Mars, led by a multinational crew, arrives to find a shocking anomaly—an American spacecraft that launched years after them already on the surface, with a single, cryptic survivor. This mystery unravels into a complex narrative involving corporate espionage, existential risk, and first contact, all handled with a refreshingly plausible, hard sci-fi sensibility. * **Strong Character Dynamics & International Cast:** The series shines in its portrayal of the international crew under immense pressure. The cultural tensions, personal secrets, and shifting alliances aboard the cramped spacecraft feel authentic and drive the suspense as much as the external mystery. The performances are uniformly strong, selling the high-stakes stress and intellectual curiosity at the story's core. * **Atmospheric & Tense:** With a limited budget, the series creates a palpable sense of claustrophobia and dread. The focus on the sterile, confined spaces of the ship and the haunting, desolate Martian landscape (achieved through effective minimalism) heightens the psychological tension beautifully. The score and sound design are equally immersive. **Why It’s Not a 9 or 10:** * **Deliberate Pacing:** The show is a slow-burn. It prioritises mood, dialogue, and building mystery over plot momentum, which may test the patience of viewers accustomed to faster-paced sci-fi adventures. * **Narrative Complexity & Occasional Obscurity:** As the story expands across its seasons, the plot can become conceptually dense and occasionally vague. Some revelations and motivations are delivered with an abstractness that might leave some viewers wanting more concrete answers. **Verdict:** *Missions* is a hidden gem for fans of thoughtful, character-driven science fiction in the vein of *Solaris* or *2001: A Space Odyssey*. It’s a series that values big ideas and human psychology over spectacle, offering a compelling and intelligent mystery that unfolds with chilling precision. While its deliberate pace and abstract leanings won't be for everyone, those seeking a sophisticated, suspenseful, and decidedly European take on the space exploration genre will find it utterly engrossing. **Watch if:** You love hard sci-fi, psychological thrillers, space mysteries, and slow-burn narratives focused on ideas and character. **Skip if:** You require fast-paced action, clear-cut explanations, or large-scale visual effects in your space stories.
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Keywords
planet marsspacecraftspace colonywildernessspacelonelinessastronautseparation from familyabsurdcliché
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