SF series for all humanityThe show, which recently concluded its fourth season on Apple TV+, depicts an alternate timeline in which the United States and Soviet Union establish a colony on Mars in the 1990s. Science fiction editor John Joseph Adams was impressed with the quality and ambition of the series.
“It's a great show,” Adams said on episode 560. A geek's guide to the galaxy Podcast. “This is definitely one of his best sci-fi shows of all time and everyone should definitely watch it.”
A geek's guide to the galaxy Host David Barr Kirtley agrees. for all humanity is a first-class work of science fiction. “This means that the future can be better, that humanity can progress, that we have the ability and intelligence, and that attempts to make the world a better place actually work and have real positive impacts. “It’s one of the few shows on television that presents the idea that there is potential to give,” he says.
for all humanity ' has received high praise, but so far the show has not attracted the viewership it deserves. Screenwriter Raphael Jordan thinks the show's innovative concept of an alternate history story that unfolds over several decades may be a little too difficult to convey to potential viewers. “There seems to be a lack of awareness of what exactly the show is about,” he says. “I'll admit I was late to the show. I don't think I started watching it until season two, because I didn't really understand what it was about.”
Writer Sarah Lynn Michener hopes the show will attract enough viewers to continue into its planned seventh season. “This show demands a lot from the viewer, and I really like that,” she says. “But it also raises concerns that we won’t have the seven seasons we deserve.”
Listen to the full interview with John Joseph Adams, Raphael Jordan, and Sarah Lynn Michener on episode 560 of . A geek's guide to the galaxy (On top of that). See discussion highlights below.
Sarah Lynn Michener talks about Dev Isa:
They had so many options when it came to “exploring tech buddies.”they could have gone silicon valley This way, they could have made it this ridiculous character, or they could have made it an obviously evil character. But they made it a minority character with a really fascinating backstory and a really compelling character. He exudes confidence and peace and wisdom in a truly frightening way. Indeed, there are scary aspects to this character that will always leave you wondering, “Is he evil or good?” …As a result, this feels like a more normal, more realistic character.
About John Joseph Adams, Season 3 and Season 4:
I feel like seasons 1 and 2 were pretty much perfect and I had a really hard time coming up with critiques, but seasons 3 and 4 definitely had an easier time coming up with critiques. I think the science fiction and space aspects are still good, but the drama aspects felt like they weren't as good there, as if the same team was working on all the speculative stuff, but they We have another team working on drama production. I mean, I don't think they have another team for that, but it kind of feels like it.
About Rafael Jordan, Season 5:
I was able to attend the season 4 finale screening here in Los Angeles. It was great and we even talked a little bit about future seasons. They definitely have full confidence that they will pull it off. I don't think it's been officially announced yet, but it's definitely moving forward. …Question and answer session [Joel Kinnamon] went on at length about [old age makeup]. At one point, after he went on to say how difficult the experience had been, he said: I think there was a moment where the producers were like, “We told everyone we'd definitely be back for the season.”
David Barr Kirtley talks science fiction:
One of the reasons I loved season 4 so much was because it featured the sci-fi stuff I grew up reading about, like asteroid mining and colonizing Mars. Not a realistic Mars colony. total recall Colonies on Mars, something you don't see a lot in movies or TV, but something more down to earth like that. …People say: spread” No, this is like a whole science fiction tradition that includes all of these things. It's probably the closest reference point for those who primarily watch movies and television, but both tap into this very long tradition.
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