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Night Sky

  • TV Series
  • 2022
  • TV-14
  • 55m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
25K
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POPULARITY
1,886
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Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons in Night Sky (2022)
Follows Franklin and Irene York, a couple who years ago discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet.
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Follows Franklin and Irene York, a couple who years ago discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet.Follows Franklin and Irene York, a couple who years ago discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet.Follows Franklin and Irene York, a couple who years ago discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet.

  • Creator
    • Holden Miller
  • Stars
    • Sissy Spacek
    • J.K. Simmons
    • Chai Hansen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,886
    219
    • Creator
      • Holden Miller
    • Stars
      • Sissy Spacek
      • J.K. Simmons
      • Chai Hansen
    • 616User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

    Episodes8

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    Night Sky: Dear Franklin
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    Sissy Spacek
    Sissy Spacek
    • Irene York
    • 2022
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Franklin
    • 2022
    Chai Hansen
    Chai Hansen
    • Jude
    • 2022
    Kiah McKirnan
    Kiah McKirnan
    • Denise
    • 2022
    Adam Bartley
    Adam Bartley
    • Byron
    • 2022
    Julieta Zylberberg
    Julieta Zylberberg
    • Stella
    • 2022
    Rochi Hernández
    Rochi Hernández
    • Toni
    • 2022
    Cass Buggé
    Cass Buggé
    • Jeanine Albemarle
    • 2022
    Beth Lacke
    Beth Lacke
    • Chandra
    • 2022
    Piotr Adamczyk
    Piotr Adamczyk
    • Cornelius
    • 2022
    Stephen Louis Grush
    Stephen Louis Grush
    • Nick
    • 2022
    Lowrey Brown
    Lowrey Brown
    • Young Franklin
    • 2022
    Lily Cardone
    Lily Cardone
    • Young Irene
    • 2022
    Tim Griffin
    Tim Griffin
    • Thomas
    • 2022
    Angus O'Brien
    • Michael
    • 2022
    Scott Buechler
    Scott Buechler
    • Jude's Opponent
    • 2022
    Sonya Walger
    Sonya Walger
    • Hannah
    • 2022
    Avery Holliday
    Avery Holliday
    • Leslie
    • 2022
    • Creator
      • Holden Miller
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    User reviews616

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Night Sky' is a slow-paced, character-driven sci-fi series centered on an elderly couple's discovery of a mysterious portal. Themes of aging, love, and exploration are prominent. Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons deliver praised performances for their depth and realism. Criticisms include the show's slow pacing, lack of immediate answers, and underdeveloped secondary characters. Many express disappointment over its cancellation after one season, leaving plot threads unresolved.
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    Featured reviews

    7mugwamp-983

    Without a 2nd season Don't Even Bother!

    Look, this is/was a fantastic science fiction series. It had everything. It was original, and different. Without a second season there is no point in even watching the first season.

    The discovery of the anomaly, and the character development is a very slow process. By the time the season ends many plots and subplots are revealed. Including new characters. But they are left completely wide open and you really get nothing out of the first season.

    I am amazed how garbage zombie series just keep spawning new spin offs. Or garbage alien invasion rehash series keep popping up. But with Night Sky we finally got a completely original, sophisticated science fiction series and it gets canned first season without closure.
    8fontane007

    Slow burner but worth the watch

    Just finished watching the final episode of series 1 to find that Amazon have dropped this little gem of a program. Really disappointed as the characters were great and with an original storyline this was one of the best TV series I've seen for some time.

    There's so many ways this series could evolve, just feel it didn't get the exposure it deserved for people to see it. I only came across it accidentally and took a chance. So glad I did.

    I hope Amazon change there mind at some point, there's not enough if these type of sci-fi programs out there.

    If you're looking for something a little different and are happy to sit back and enjoy a good story then please give this series a chance.
    9dpo-76589

    Sad that we don't get more

    It seems the streaming giants are all competing for the big ticket shows like Stranger Things, Lord of the rings stuff and game of thrones stuff. I like those types of shoes too but I also appreciate something deeper, slower and meaningful.

    Night Sky was well executed and well acted. An engaging story and engaging theme. It's a pity it didn't make the cut for a second season. Netflix did it with the OA and here we go again...
    7efd-10467

    Better than Most

    Anything with J K Simmons in it is worth a look, the show is not your normal action packed sci fi series, it goes deeply into characters and has long periods of dialogue.

    It strays at times into boring and can be frustrating but overall is a good series, very well acted, the 'thinking' persons sci fi.
    9mdt64

    Prime made a mistake canceling this series

    This is an exceptional sci-fi series and these days those are rare. Character-driven, mysterious, and suspenseful. Excellent acting. Good effects. The writing really conveys what it feels like to be in the characters' shoes.

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    • Trivia
      J.K. Simmons never read any synopses nor character descriptions. He read the script, liked it and signed on to the project after he found out Sissy Spacek was attached.
    • Goofs
      When Franklin goes to the other planet in his space suit, you can see the gap in the helmet, the light shining through the connection plate on the left side, as seen from the rear.

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    • Release date
      • May 20, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lightyears
    • Filming locations
      • Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Legendary Television
      • Mosaic
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    • Runtime
      55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos

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