It's an odd concept. "What if?". First I wasn't that convinced to watch this series, but I gave It a shot now, about 4 years later. And I'm not disappointed.
First I got a bit annoyed with again! That wokism, having to push for women's rights and inclusion. I'm not going into opinions or politics of the subject, but they could have done with a bit more subtle approach to offer more realism and still make their point, because they otherwise try so hard to make It feel as realistic as possible.
So the fiction isn't only in the alternative space race storytelling, but also In retelling a different cultural past. And, having the "alternative" concept In place, there's room to do that I guess. It just gets tiring with so many shows now overcompensating for It. It loses a point for this.
Anyway, that said, It's otherwise an entertaining and interesting show that quickly moves away from any form of alternative retelling of the past and quickly moves towards real futuristic science fiction, which takes place in the 60's/70's (season 1 at least). An interesting combo to watch.
Acting is good, storytelling interesting, production solid and good pacing. Over the years I've become quite a fan of Joel Kinnaman and he caries this role with ease again, even losing his iconic accent ;-)
It's been 1 season so far, so I'm looking forward to the rest. Will update the review once there's something to add.
Sidenote: My wife didn't know much about the space race, and I had to make clear what really happened vs what happens in this show. So It's also kind of tricky that people start to get confused with what really happened. Just like to many people in the UK for instance believe King Arthur was real and the Holocaust was fake. How hilarious and sad. I hope those are not the people that now scream for change and instead read a book or two.
A good documentary is "Apollo 11" (2019) and even a better series than this one: "From the earth to the moon" (1998).
First I got a bit annoyed with again! That wokism, having to push for women's rights and inclusion. I'm not going into opinions or politics of the subject, but they could have done with a bit more subtle approach to offer more realism and still make their point, because they otherwise try so hard to make It feel as realistic as possible.
So the fiction isn't only in the alternative space race storytelling, but also In retelling a different cultural past. And, having the "alternative" concept In place, there's room to do that I guess. It just gets tiring with so many shows now overcompensating for It. It loses a point for this.
Anyway, that said, It's otherwise an entertaining and interesting show that quickly moves away from any form of alternative retelling of the past and quickly moves towards real futuristic science fiction, which takes place in the 60's/70's (season 1 at least). An interesting combo to watch.
Acting is good, storytelling interesting, production solid and good pacing. Over the years I've become quite a fan of Joel Kinnaman and he caries this role with ease again, even losing his iconic accent ;-)
It's been 1 season so far, so I'm looking forward to the rest. Will update the review once there's something to add.
Sidenote: My wife didn't know much about the space race, and I had to make clear what really happened vs what happens in this show. So It's also kind of tricky that people start to get confused with what really happened. Just like to many people in the UK for instance believe King Arthur was real and the Holocaust was fake. How hilarious and sad. I hope those are not the people that now scream for change and instead read a book or two.
A good documentary is "Apollo 11" (2019) and even a better series than this one: "From the earth to the moon" (1998).