Katarzyna Petru
The cosmic saga from Apple TV+ returns with another chapter. Season 5 of "For All Mankind" promises political tensions, a power struggle, and an increasingly evident divide between the inhabitants of Mars and the governments on Earth. The stakes are rising, and the Red Planet is no longer just an experiment.
Mars no longer wants to listen to Earth
The action of season 5 takes place in an alternate version of 2012, several years after the so-called "heist" related to the Goldilocks asteroid. The colony Happy Valley has grown to thousands of residents and has become a key base for further expansion in the Solar System. The problem is that countries on Earth want to impose order and their own regulations on Mars. This leads to an escalating conflict. The trailer clearly suggests one thing: Mars is starting to think of itself as an independent world.
The cast includes Mireille Enos, who plays a member of the Martian law enforcement forces. This marks a reunion with Joel Kinnaman, known for his role as Ed Baldwin. Kinnaman returns as the legendary astronaut, this time in an eighty-year-old version. The character is heavily aged using make-up effects, emphasizing how far the story of the series has progressed over time. In the new episodes, we will also see returning actors, and the season consists of 10 episodes aired weekly from March 27 to May 29 on Apple TV+.
Alternative history that is gaining momentum
“For All Mankind” tells an alternative version of history from the very beginning, in which the Soviet Union is the first to land on the Moon. The result? A significantly faster development of the space program and colonization of Mars as early as the 21st century. Season 5 will focus not only on exploration but also on politics, identity, and the struggle for autonomy. Mars ceases to be an extension of earthly ambitions and begins to build its own future.
The new season promises the most intense installment in the history of the series. The Mars–Earth conflict, new heroes, and a mature Ed Baldwin create a mix that could change the previous direction of the production.
source: variety.com
