EPISODE
SEASON
Mars - Season 1
The year is 2033, and mankind's first manned mission to Mars is about to become reality, but the Daedalus crew faces a life-threatening emergency when the ship's landing system goes offline. This is the story of how we make Mars home, told by the pioneers making it possible.
28 September 1972, Birmingham, England, UK
17 November 1971, Munich, West Germany
27 August 1985, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
27 November 1955, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
August 19, 1946 in Columbia, South Carolina, USA
20 October 1978, Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
1966, Hammersmith, London, England, UK
13 June 1949, Queens, New York, USA
26 July 1975, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
January 24, 1985 in Calella, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
22 June 1975, Sand Creek, Michigan, USA
November 14, 2016
The real stuff is meant to be juxtaposed with the fictionalized story, but only exposes how dull it is.
November 11, 2016
It appears the once reliable filmmaker has lost contact with human emotions. To get back on the winning track, Howard will have to reconnect with his inner Opie and return to heartfelt dramas and comedies led by irresistible stars.
November 15, 2016
The fictional narrative is well-executed and, paired with the documentary segments and excellent production values, drums up a real sense of excitement for something that could happen in our lifetime.
November 14, 2016
Mars becomes a tribute to the best instincts of humanity and an almost hypnotic recruitment drive. Space travel will not be easy. But it's the best hope we have. And what an adventure it will be.
November 15, 2016
Outstanding Mars mission series has suspenseful moments.
November 14, 2016
While fleeing this planet for a new life on Mars may be tempting right now for more than just scientific reasons, Nat Geo's intriguing effort to show us how such a trip could actually happen proves convincing on its own.
November 11, 2016
A particularly handsome production that dares viewers to dream the impossible - and dares them to watch some sporadically cheesy dramatizations, too.
November 15, 2016
Save for the eerily gorgeous production design, the 2033 half offers little to Mars's raison d'être: to inspire.
December 31, 2016
National Geographic Channel is treading into uncharted, unexplored territories with Mars... If only the landing had been softer, the pilot been better, we would have had some hope.
November 11, 2016
The format is ambitious, and if some parts don't entirely work, there's still a lot to like and learn in Mars.
