- MMW Rating 🌙 7/10 • RT (Audience) 🍿 59% • 2020
- 1 Season • 10 Episodes • Avg 50 min • ~ 8.3 hrs
- Disponible con subtĂtulos en español.
- Available on: netflix
Description (No Spoilers)
A space drama that follows an astronaut chosen to lead a dangerous international mission to Mars, while navigating the emotional toll of being away from her family and the unpredictable challenges of life beyond Earth. Away blends science fiction with personal drama, focusing just as much on relationships as it does on space travel.
As the crew journeys farther from Earth, tensions rise — not only because of the technical risks of space exploration, but because of the emotional strain that distance creates. The series explores leadership, sacrifice, isolation, and the psychological weight of carrying both a mission and a family on your shoulders.
This isn’t high-adrenaline sci-fi packed with explosions. It leans more into character development and emotional conflict. The stakes are real, but the pacing is measured.
It’s thoughtful, sometimes slow, and centered on human connection as much as survival.
Why I Recommend It
This one is here because I watched it — not because it’s one of the best.
If you enjoy space-related fiction and stories about astronauts and what can go wrong beyond Earth, it’s a decent, quick watch. Nothing groundbreaking, but engaging enough to get through without a huge time commitment.
• A character-driven space drama focused on emotional stakes
• A solid watch for fans of astronaut and Mars mission stories