Apple TV launches Star City spinoff of For All Mankind

Apple TV has launched its first major spinoff series, "Star City," a new chapter in the alternate history universe established by its acclaimed drama "For All Mankind." The series premiered on May 29, 2026, with its first two episodes, and new episodes will be released weekly. The show represents a strategic expansion for the streaming service, which has built a reputation for high-concept science fiction.

"Star City" revisits the pivotal moment from "For All Mankind" where the Soviet Union achieves the first crewed moon landing ahead of the United States. However, the new series shifts perspective entirely, exploring the story from behind the Iron Curtain. It is described as a paranoid thriller focused on the secretive Soviet space program, detailing the lives of cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers at the clandestine Star City facility outside Moscow. Early critical reception has been strongly positive, with initial reviews praising its tense atmosphere and distinct identity.

The series was created by the same team behind "For All Mankind": Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert, and Ronald D. Moore. According to the creators, the idea emerged from research and from introducing...