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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
It strays at times into boring and can be frustrating but overall is a good series, very well acted, the 'thinking' persons sci fi.
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.
Did you know
- TriviaJ.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.
- GoofsWhen 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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