A new decade. A new frontier. The alt-history space saga that redefined prestige sci-fi television is back. Season five of For All Mankind premieres globally on Friday, March 27, with one episode debuting first, followed by new installments every Friday through May 29. With its pulse-pounding new trailer, Apple TV+ signals that the stakes on Mars — and beyond — have never been higher.
Set in an alternate timeline where the global space race never ended, For All Mankind has consistently blended political intrigue, scientific ambition, and deeply human storytelling. Season five propels viewers into the 2010s, years after the dramatic Goldilocks asteroid heist. What was once a daring experiment is now reality: Happy Valley has evolved into a thriving Martian colony, home to thousands and a launch point for deeper solar system missions.
But progress comes with pressure.
As Earth’s governments seek to impose structure and authority on the Red Planet, tensions rise between Martian settlers and the nations they once called home. The philosophical divide between independence and control becomes the emotional and political engine of the new season. Mars is no longer just a scientific outpost — it is society in motion, shaped by ambition, sacrifice, and competing visions of the future.
A Powerhouse Ensemble Returns
Season five welcomes back fan favorites including Joel Kinnaman, Toby Kebbell, Edi Gathegi, Cynthy Wu, Coral Peña, and Wrenn Schmidt. Their performances have anchored the series’ exploration of leadership, legacy, and moral compromise.
Joining the cast are new series regulars Mireille Enos (The Killing, Hanna), Costa Ronin (The Americans, Homeland), Sean Kaufman (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Ruby Cruz (Bottoms), and Ines Asserson (Royalteen). Their addition signals new generational perspectives — essential as the Martian colony grows more complex and self-defined.
Creative Vision at the Helm
Created by Emmy Award winner Ronald D. Moore alongside Emmy nominees Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi, the series continues under the showrunning leadership of Wolpert and Nedivi. Executive producers Moore and Maril Davis of Tall Ship Productions, along with Kira Snyder, David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, and Seth Edelstein, maintain the cinematic scale and emotional depth that have defined the franchise. Produced by Sony Pictures Television for Apple TV+, the series remains one of the platform’s flagship dramas.
Why Season Five Is a Must-Watch
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Expanded Martian Civilization
Happy Valley is no longer survival-focused — it’s a living, breathing society wrestling with governance, culture, and identity. -
High-Stakes Political Drama
The conflict between Earth’s authority and Mars’ autonomy drives a gripping power struggle with global consequences. -
Cinematic Sci-Fi at Its Finest
From asteroid heists to interplanetary missions, the series delivers visually stunning storytelling grounded in plausible science. -
Award-Winning Pedigree
As one of Apple TV+’s most critically acclaimed dramas, the show continues the platform’s tradition of premium, prestige programming.
All four previous seasons of For All Mankind are currently streaming, making now the perfect time to revisit the alternate history journey before season five ignites.
Since its launch in November 2019, Apple TV+ has become a powerhouse in original storytelling, amassing hundreds of wins and thousands of award nominations across film, documentary, comedy, and drama. Available in over 100 countries and accessible on more than one billion devices — including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Mac, smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation, Xbox, and via tv.apple.com — the platform continues to expand its global cultural footprint.
With season five, For All Mankind doesn’t just explore space — it explores humanity’s relentless drive to push boundaries. As Mars transforms from frontier to home, the question becomes clear: when we reach new worlds, who do we become?
