Across the Universe

It is hard to parse just how bad this writing is. A talented enough cast, but what were they thinking? Even ignoring some glaringly stupid basic science mistakes which were needless with this kind of budget.

A crew of pouty, whiny 20 somethings who don't wear uniforms and have zero discipline are sent off to save the Earth. Did competent and sane people go instinct for some reason? Was there some massive planetary extinction event that wiped out everyone of intellect and reason?

I love starship shows. I really do. I love them so much I am going to continue watching this complete trainwreck. I may, however, be rooting for every single person to die terrible and gory deaths.

Given two stars because at least every single character is believably loathsome and stupid so I can only assume is sticking to the script pretty well. The sets are also decent.

As a big fan of 2004's Battlestar Galactica, it is great to see Katee Sackhoff back in space and looking every bit Starbuckian in fit and very fine form. Not a lot of details are given out in the pilot, but I think you get a good idea of the show's promise.

For some unknown reason an alien ship landed on earth and becomes some kind of space antenna. They can't figure out what, but they can figure out where so the powers that be decide to send Sackhoff and her oddball crew to investigate. Expect lots of fairly decent drama built into. Not to spoil any details but things happen along the way not according to plan and then other more dire things happen. The details of space travel are all very nicely rendered here. Again no spoilers. But I do love the ship design and sense of wonderment and mystery that failed so badly in the remake of Lost in Space or the horrible "Star Trek Discovery" disaster.

Over all very good and interesting opening with decent supporting cast in first positions in expected roles, all are new to me. This show does feature a cross-dressing Asian man do if that's a thing. Stop right here. To me, however Hoon Lee's "Job" character in the very excellent Banshee made that show the treasure that it was so maybe it can be duplicated here. We'll see. I expect great things!

Title says it all!

As someone who is really into space, my favs being Interstellar and The Martian, this is totally unrealistic from what you would expect from the crew. They are supposed to be experienced and work together on whatever mission they are given. Yet here everyone is in their mid 20's and wanting to pick an argument/fight with anyone for close to no reason. Some of the reactions of the crew and scientists on Earth are a bit exaggerated & over the top.

Loads of space "crashes" and "bumps" that felt the same. Really hope they mix it up, already stated to get old, and this is just the first episode.

Space and the settings looked good! No real complaints there yet.

Looking forward to where this goes with the Aliens!

Bunch of milenials at a rave in space. Don't bother lasted 15m.

Episode 1.01 (2 out of 5 stars).

After a mysterious alien object lands on Earth. A space crew led by Niko (Katee Sackhoff) are sent on a mission to trace the origins of this object. And to find out the purpose of the object.

The plot and concept idea are borrowed from other sci fi space movies. Like Arrival, Annihilation, and Alien. Except this series has dumb characters. The space crew alone are selected to save our planet except they are arrogant and dumb. Niko is already conflicted with one of her crew. Who is trying to challenge her in leadership. Which he risks putting the crew in danger for his own decision. The sub plot with the crew questioning Niko's loyalties is dumb. Meanwhile, her husband (Justin Chatwin) is trying to communicate with this alien object.

The script and direction is terrible. Characters are making stupid decisions, dialogue is dumb, and it is just unbelievable. The pilot episode is also very dull with its direction making it hard to watch the next.