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The space race continues asFor All Mankindhas officially returned to AppleTV+ for Season 4. Created byRonald D. Moore,Ben Nedivi, andMatt Wolpert, the announcement of the renewal came during the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, generating immense excitement among fans. With each season exploring different periods,For All Mankindhas captivated audiences by delving into an alternate version of the space race, one where the USSR won the race to the moon. After the explosive ending of Season 3, fans have a lot ofburning questions to be answered in Season 4. And if you’re one of them, it’s time to prepare yourself to embark on another thrilling adventure through time and space inFor All MankindSeason 4, where history takes a captivating turn and possibilities become endless. Here’s what you can expect fromFor All MankindSeason 4.
Editor’s Note: This article was updated on November 14.
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Exploring the possibilities that might exist if the global space race had continued and where humanity would be now.
When Did ‘For All Mankind’ Season 4 Premiere?
Season 4 ofFor All Mankindpremiered onNovember 10, 2023, only on Apple TV+. The season consists of ten episodes, with new episodes currently beingreleased weekly on Fridayson AppleTV+
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Watch the Trailer for ‘For All Mankind’ Season 4
The aboveFor All MankindSeason 4 trailer was released on September 13 and gives us a small taste of what’s to expect in the upcoming season. At New York Comic-Con 2023, we also got theofficial trailer forFor All MankindSeason 4, which you can see in the player below.
Who Are the Creators of ‘For All Mankind’ (And When Was Season 4 Filmed)?
For All Mankindis a collaborative creation of Moore, Nedivi, and Wolpert, who also serve as executive producers of the show. Nedivi and Wolpert take on the role of showrunners. The production of the series is a joint effort between Sony Pictures Television and Tall Ship Productions, with a talented team that includesDavid Weddle,Bradley Thompson,Nicole Beattie,andMaril Davis. Production on Season 4 began inAugust 2022. In January 2023,Krys Marshallrevealed via Instagram that she had wrapped for the season and subsequent reports suggested that the show had finished filming and entered the post-production phase.
Who’s In the ‘For All Mankind’ Season 4 Cast?
Get ready for an incredible ensemble cast inFor All MankindSeason 4, featuring acclaimed actors likeJoel Kinnaman,Jodi Balfour, Krys Marshall,Edi Gathegi,Cynthy Wu,Casey W. Johnson,Coral Peña, andWrenn Schmidt. Unfortunately,Shantel VanSantenandSonya Walger, who have been part of the cast since the very first season playing Karen Baldwin and Molly Cobb respectively, won’t be among those returning for the new season.
However, Season 4 is adding some new faces to the ensemble.Toby Kebbellhas been castinFor All MankindSeason 4, taking on the role of Miles, a former offshore oil platform worker who embarks on a thrilling new job opportunity on Mars. This exciting addition to the cast comes as Kebbell wraps up his successful run onServant, another AppleTV+ series. In addition to Kebbell, Season 4 ofFor All Mankindalso seesDaniel Sternjoining the cast. Stern will take on the role of Eli Hobson, the new administrator at NASA, as a series regular. As Eli Hobson, Stern’s character faces the immense challenge of modernizing the agency, and viewers can expect an engaging performance that captures the complexities of this pivotal role. Other new series regulars in Season 4 includeTyner Rushing(Under the Banner of Heaven), who plays a Mars-based space worker named Samatha, andSvetlana Efremova(Spinning Out), who plays a Soviet official named Irina Morozova.
What Is the Story of ‘For All Mankind’ Up to Season 3?
Each season ofFor All Mankindhas ventured into a distinct historical era, providing a nerve-wracking exploration of the consequences and conflicts arising from critical moments in space exploration. Season 1 transported audiences to the 1970s when the early Soviet mission to the Moon had far-reaching effects on US politics and culture. Season 2 continued the narrative, delving into the escalating tensions of the 1980s Cold War, as the United States and the USSR vied for control over lunar resources. Season 3 propelled viewers into the early 1990s, igniting a thrilling race to conquer a new frontier: Mars. This time, the Red Planet became the epicenter of the space race, with the US, the Soviet Union, and an unexpected contender locked in fierce competition. As ambitions clashed and loyalties were tested, the pressure intensified, leading to aclimactic culmination of events in the Season 3 finale.
Considering the show’s previous seasons, it is reasonable to anticipate another leap in time for Season 4. With the success of each season,For All Mankindhas the potential to extend its timeline beyond natural history, embracing its potential and taking viewers on an even more expansive journey.
What Is ‘For All Mankind’ Season 4 About?
Here’s the official synopsis forFor All MankindSeason 4:
Rocketing into the new millennium in the eight years since Season 3, Happy Valley has rapidly expanded its footprint on Mars by turning former foes into partners. Now 2003, the focus of the space program has turned to the capture and mining of extremely valuable, mineral-rich asteroids that could change the future of both Earth and Mars. But simmering tensions between the residents of the now-sprawling international base threaten to undo everything they are working towards.
The previous season, set in the 1990s, follows the United States and the Soviet Union competing for supremacy in reaching Mars, believing that doing so would ensure victory in the dangerous space race. However, the situation becomes more complicated as the private sector expresses a strong desire to explore Mars free of the political constraints that govern national endeavors. The characters were left in a state of adversity in the Season 3 finale, and Season 4 picks things up again after a time jump of eight years.
