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Mars - Season 1
A large series of space events are listed in this controversial series of 2033, full of expectations and surprises. It is the greatest human mission on Mars that is supposed to be a real reality. But the crew of Daedalus, who is doing the job, may face a life-threatening emergency when the ship's landing system is exposed to lack of communication, which would be a threat to everyone. It is the mission that can bring Mars to Earth.
27 November 1955, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
19 August 1977, Faro, Portugal
23 December 1978, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
November 15, 2016
The fictional narrative is well-executed and, paired with the documentary segments and excellent production values, drums up a real sense of excitement for something that could happen in our lifetime.
November 11, 2016
The format is ambitious, and if some parts don't entirely work, there's still a lot to like and learn in Mars.
November 14, 2016
The real stuff is meant to be juxtaposed with the fictionalized story, but only exposes how dull it is.
November 15, 2016
Save for the eerily gorgeous production design, the 2033 half offers little to Mars's raison d'être: to inspire.
November 11, 2016
It appears the once reliable filmmaker has lost contact with human emotions. To get back on the winning track, Howard will have to reconnect with his inner Opie and return to heartfelt dramas and comedies led by irresistible stars.
November 14, 2016
Mars becomes a tribute to the best instincts of humanity and an almost hypnotic recruitment drive. Space travel will not be easy. But it's the best hope we have. And what an adventure it will be.
November 11, 2016
A particularly handsome production that dares viewers to dream the impossible - and dares them to watch some sporadically cheesy dramatizations, too.
December 31, 2016
National Geographic Channel is treading into uncharted, unexplored territories with Mars... If only the landing had been softer, the pilot been better, we would have had some hope.
November 14, 2016
While fleeing this planet for a new life on Mars may be tempting right now for more than just scientific reasons, Nat Geo's intriguing effort to show us how such a trip could actually happen proves convincing on its own.
November 15, 2016
Outstanding Mars mission series has suspenseful moments.